Many people turn to VPNs — virtual private networks — for added privacy and security online, only to find that their internet speeds suddenly slow to a crawl. But what exactly does a VPN do, and why ...

It is nearly impossible to live without the internet today. According to Statista, over 5.56 billion people around the world use the internet daily. Even airplanes now offer in-flight internet at ...

Young people’s internet habits are having an impact on work-from-home Britain. (Getty) If you've tried working at home the past couple of weeks, you probably already know that this: Britain is facing ...

While a good VPN will protect your online privacy, it almost certainly won't make your internet connection faster. But if speed is of the essence, these are the fastest VPNs we've tested. I’ve been ...

There are different modes of internet access, and here at CNET, we've encountered every type of internet connection out there. Our experts can tell you firsthand the difference the connection type you ...

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 ...

AT&T isn't just turning on new spectrum. We've hit the 5G accelerator and deployed mid-band (3.45 GHz) spectrum from EchoStar to nearly 23,000 cell sites in a matter of a few weeks, which is record ...

Before you blame your Wi-Fi, check your walls. With the right adapters, an existing wired connection can make boosting internet speed surprisingly easy.

Fast, dependable internet keeps your business moving. Whether handling customer transactions, running cloud applications, or managing remote teams, every second of downtime disrupts productivity and ...

Setting up an internet connection via wireless (WiFi) will allow you to access certain online features like GameChat and GameShare, purchase games on the Nintendo eShop, and see what your friends are ...