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João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...

I turned on the TV on Tuesday to catch the afternoon news, but I couldn’t get a “signal.” In my case, it had nothing to do with an antenna or a cable. Mine is a smart TV where everything, including ...

You may have a high-speed internet connection, yet your phone or laptop can still struggle to load websites, stream videos or ...

Are you getting the internet speed you’re paying for? Should you blame a slow connection on your Wi-Fi router or internet provider? Can your internet handle things like online gaming or livestreaming?

You've probably been there — you're trying to stream your favorite show on Netflix, and it keeps buffering every few minutes. Or you're trying to load up your favorite game, and it just won't play. If ...

When the internet goes out, the rational thing to do is unplug the router and wait 30 seconds. In most cases, that can fix the issue. It's a lot tougher when your internet is constantly slow because ...

How fast is your Internet connection? The days of 56K modems are — thankfully — long gone for most of us. But before you get too smug with your gigabit fiber connection, have a look at what ...

Best VPN Does a VPN Slow Down Your Internet? Tips to Prevent Speed Drop A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is often hailed as an excellent tool for enhancing your online privacy and securing your ...

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 ...

Interronator is paying Time Warner for 20mbps Internet service, but is only getting about .7 (note the decimal point). Almost no one gets the Internet performance that their ISP advertises. Variables ...

I've been involved in personal finance and property journalism for the past 20 years, editing websites and writing for national newspapers. My objective has always been to offer no-nonsense ...