How much you should pay for internet (and how you can lower costs)Getting the best rate for your home internet just got a lot easier thanks to a new law, but many folks are still in the dark. Here are ways to optimize your internet speed and save on costs.April 18, 2024 by Cynthia Bowman in Broadband
Sign up for AT&T Fiber and get a free $150 gift cardIf you're interested in signing up for AT&T Fiber internet, now is a great time -- you'll get a free gift card that can go toward a new phone, earbuds, or accessories.April 16, 2024 by Alison DeNisco Rayome in Networking
One of the best cheap cell phone plans is somehow even cheaper nowBoost, Metro and Cricket, look out! Visible by Verizon now offers a new way to pay for your cell service - and it could be the most competitive plan on the market.April 16, 2024 by Kyle Kucharski in Mobile Carriers
I'm starting to like Xfinity. Why? Its AI bot just fixed my TV - and that's not allCan artificial intelligence rescue America's most hated company? It all starts with telling customers the truth.April 14, 2024 by Chris Matyszczyk in Innovation
Bluehost review: Good performance, integrated dashboard, and solid supportThere's a reason Bluehost is one of the most popular web hosting providers around. I look at what it's like using the service and dig deep inside its implementation.April 12, 2024 by David Gewirtz in Web Hosting
DuckDuckGo's Privacy Pro bundles a VPN with personal data removal and identity theft restorationData brokers, look out. The company best known for its privacy-focused browser unveils several new security tools. Here's how to try them out.April 11, 2024 by Artie Beaty in Security
How to see if your internet provider is overcharging you (or delivering slower speeds)A new regulation by the FCC requires ISPs to provide information about their services that most consumers never had easy access to.April 10, 2024 by Kyle Kucharski in Broadband
The best secure browsers to protect your privacy online in 2024The best browsers for privacy help protect your online identity with third-party ad blockers, VPNs, and a pledge to never sell your data.April 7, 2024 by Charlie Osborne in Services & Software
Scientists hit a 301 Tbps speed over existing fiber networksAnd, you thought a gigabit per second was fast!April 5, 2024 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Networking
Comcast Xfinity is still offering surprise free internet speed boost to millionsSome Xfinity customers now have double the internet speed they did before - and they don't have to pay anything extra for it.April 4, 2024 by Artie Beaty in Networking
The best hotspots you can buyHotspots help you access the internet no matter where you are. These are the best hotspots you can buy today based on performance, price, and durability.April 4, 2024 by Charlie Osborne in Mobility
The best cheap VPNs you can buyZDNET's experts list the best cheap VPNs that offer security without breaking the bank.March 27, 2024 by Charlie Osborne in VPN
Surfshark VPN review: Unlimited connections make it a solid value pickWe tested connections to every continent except Antarctica. As VPNs go, Surfshark is well-rounded option with competitive pricing, but there are a few caveats.March 25, 2024 by David Gewirtz in VPN
Get a free Nintendo Switch and $200 Target gift card when you sign up for Verizon Home Internet nowVerizon's 5G Home Plus internet plans start at $45 a month, and include some massive free gifts right now. Don't miss out on this deal.March 24, 2024 by Alison DeNisco Rayome in Networking
WP Engine review: A solid managed-hosting provider for WordPressWP Engine is a well-known managed hosting provider for WordPress. But is it right for you? We take an in-depth look at the features, capabilities, and performance of this popular service.March 20, 2024 by David Gewirtz in Cloud