Guides
How to Test Your Internet Speed Accurately at Home
TL;DR: For accurate home speed results, quiet your network (pause downloads, turn off VPN), run three tests and use the median, and compare Ethernet (baseline) vs Wi-Fi on 2.4/5/6 GHz.....
How much internet speed do you need for 4K streaming?
TL;DR: Budget ~25 Mbps per 4K stream (35–50 Mbps for comfort) and add the same for each simultaneous stream. Most hiccups come from Wi-Fi, not your plan—use 5 GHz/Wi-Fi 6....
Mesh Wi-Fi vs Range Extender—Which Should You Buy?
TL;DR: Got one stubborn dead spot and a modest plan? Grab a dual-band extender and place it midway to the router. Want whole-home, one-name Wi-Fi with smooth roaming for calls....
Upload vs Download Speed: Best Mix for Working From Home
TL;DR: For smooth WFH, prioritize upload (your voice/video) as much as download. Aim for at least 10 Mbps up for solo calls, 20–30 Mbps up for two people, and go....
Best Latency for Online Gaming: Ping, Jitter & Packet Loss
TL;DR: Smooth online play comes from low ping, low jitter, and zero packet loss—not big Mbps. Aim for <30 ms ping, <5 ms jitter, and 0% loss (casual is fine....
What is a Good Internet Speed for Gaming & Streaming?
TL;DR: Streaming needs steady bandwidth (about 5–10 Mbps for HD and 15–25 Mbps for 4K per screen), while gaming cares more about low ping (<30 ms) and low jitter (<10....