How the internet and Wi-Fi work: A guide to connections, data and the cloud

Your internet service provider (ISP) brings the internet into your home through a modem. A router then converts that signal into Wi-Fi, allowing phones, laptops, TVs and other devices to connect ...
ZDNet

Yes, your internet provider can throttle your speed. Here's an easy solution that may help

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.
Morning Overview on MSN

Slow internet? Here is the right way to run a speed test

Slow internet can be a significant disruption to work, streaming, and gaming, affecting millions of users worldwide. Recent ...
Bleeping Computer

Best Windows 10 commands to diagnose your Internet connection

Diagnosing an Internet connection in Windows can be a frustrating experience. To help with this, we have outlined six Windows 10 commands that you can use to troubleshoot your Internet connection and ...
TWCN Tech News

Internet connection drops when downloading large files on PC

The following fixes will help you if your internet connection drops when downloading large files on your Windows PC. Before you proceed, we suggest you check if you have marked your internet ...
Macworld

How to test your Mac’s internet speed and quality

The past two years has put new emphasis on how important an internet connection is to our daily lives. At the same time, some of us have never experienced such slowdowns and erratic performance as in ...
CNET

Internet Speed Guide: Here’s How to Check If You’re Getting Enough Speed

Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything related to home internet. She graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a focus on ...
Houston Chronicle

Sharing a Cell Phone Internet Connection Through an iPad

Apple does not allow you to rebroadcast the Internet connection of a mobile phone that's tethered to your iPad. You can, however, share your iPad's direct cellular Internet connection with others ...
WTEN

NYS surveying internet connection in communities to help improve broadband access

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The New York State Department of Public Service is conducting an assessment of broadband access in communities across the state. The survey will collect data on availability, ...
Ars Technica

Cannot connect to a Cisco EPC2325 -- WiFi okay, no Internet connection

New cable modem/wifi, a Cisco EPC2325. My MacBook Air can connect no problem, as can our iMac. My wife's MacBook Pro (13 inch) cannot connect to the Internet. I get the exclamation point through the ...
Ars Technica

Why does changing MAC address help resolve internet connection problems?

I'm on a fiber connection with an Ethernet outlet right in the building. My ISP is responsible for the connection up to that outlet. I assume that they use professional equipment. Today my connection ...