Running speed tests didn't reveal anything, and latency looked perfectly fine, too. But it was doing ping tests and monitoring packet loss over time that a pattern started emerging. I was facing ...

Internet speed tests aren't just for people who obsess over their internet speeds. When my friends or parents are experiencing an inevitable home internet slowdown, I recommend always starting with a ...

There’s a dreaded disease that’s plagued Internet Service Providers for years. OK, there’s probably several diseases, but today we’re talking about bufferbloat. What it is, how to test for it, and ...

Improve gaming and video calls with practical internet stability tips. Learn how to reduce lag through smart home network optimization, better Wi‑Fi, and router settings.

We continue our discussion of what can be done to address the impact of packet loss on application performance over the WAN. We’ve covered three of the six different possibilities listed in the first ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...