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Starlink just entered America’s ISP rankings and immediately embarrassed cable
Cable already runs a physical connection into customers’ homes, so why did they rank internet delivered from space higher?
My ISP trapped me behind CGNAT — these 4 workarounds got me back in
When port forwarding doesn’t stand a chance, connections need to start from inside the network.
I chose privacy over speed with my DNS and don't regret the trade-off
My ISP was fastest, Cloudflare was slower, and Mullvad sent my queries halfway around the world
Your ISP probably didn't bother to set up these 5 useful router settings for you
Discover the hidden settings in your router that your ISP never told you about, from custom DNS servers to separate guest networks.
Your unlimited internet plan always has an asterisk that makes it pretty limited
"Unlimited" is one of the most creative words in the telecom industry.
My ISP charged me $144 a year for a router that overheated weekly — so I built a better one
I thought I was just cutting a monthly fee, but I ended up with a powerful edge router.
My ISP won’t give me a real IP for remote access, so I got around it with this free relay
CGNAT stops port-forwarding in its tracks, so I built a temporary and free RustDesk relay to give me back remote access.
I turned off three browser defaults, and my ISP suddenly couldn't track my web history anymore
It only takes a few switches and your privacy goes through the roof.
I finally escaped my ISP's DNS lock-in with this device-level trick
Don't let your ISP's network settings slow you down.
I stopped blaming my ISP once I fixed these home network mistakes
Most “ISP problems” start inside your own home.
How to check if your ISP is throttling your connection
Test, compare, and identify unusual network slowdowns effectively.
I don’t need as much speed as my ISP tries to sell me, and you don’t either
Don't spend on speed you never use.
I want to try Mint’s 5G home internet, but these doubts hold me back
I'd love to leave my current ISP, but I don't think Mint will cut it.
The End of an Era: AOL Is Shutting Down Its Dial-Up Internet Service
AOL is finally shutting down its dial-up internet service, 34 years after launch. But what about the people still using it?
How I Check If My ISP Is Throttling My Internet
If you're experiencing incredibly slow internet speeds, there are a few ways to check if your ISP is throttling your connection.
Switching Your ISP Doesn't Have to Be Painful: Here's How I Do It Easily
Get online with a new provider without missing a beat.
Here's Why I Don’t Trust My ISP’s Wi-Fi Router
An ISP-provided router sounds like a great option, but I prefer to use my own.
How to Preorder the Limited-Edition Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PS5
Sony's releasing a snazzy new PS5 and DualSense design inspired by Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Here's how you can pre-order it to avoid disappointment.
How to Get Wi-Fi Without an Internet Service Provider: 5 Methods
Don't have a regular ISP? Learn how to get Wi-Fi wherever you are, even without an internet service provider.
Would You Rather Pay for Fast Internet, or Get Slow Internet for Free? [Poll]
Great internet speeds are incredibly important, but are they worth paying for? Tell us what you think!