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Don't settle for sluggish Wi-Fi. Learn what internet speed tests mean and how to troubleshoot and fix common issues. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...

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Getting a strong Wi-Fi signal in every corner of your home is not always easy. Sometimes, you notice slow speeds or dropped connections in certain rooms, and it can be tough to figure out why. Testing ...

There was a time, before I started covering broadband for CNET, I didn't think much about how the internet actually worked. Like most people, I only noticed it when my connection went down. Once I ...

RF- and data-level test equipment that designers must use together to fully exercise the protocols. Courtesy of Agilent Technologies. This article previously appeared in the September 1, 2005, issue ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...