If your internet provider is actually throttling your internet speeds, a VPN is one of the only ways to get around it. While your ISP can still throttle VPN traffic, the VPN will encrypt that traffic ...

Knowing your IP address can help protect your home network and data from prying eyes. Here's how to find it. Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband. His 20+ years of experience as a ...

How to Select the Right ISP to Fit Your Needs Your email has been sent Find out the services that an internet service provider provides and learn the difference between a local and national ISP to ...

Websites seem sluggish and downloads take forever. It’s frustrating – especially when you’re paying for high-speed internet. First, make sure it's not just you. When I'm unsure if slow speeds or ...

The FCC has said that 100 Mbps download speed is the new standard for what’s considered broadband ‘high speed’ internet. Photo: Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto (Getty Images) Those who have long been upset ...

There are myriad reasons your internet connection might be slow. There is a checklist for troubleshooting most of these issues, and the solutions range from surprisingly easy to complex and expensive.