I've been testing internet speeds for years, and one question keeps popping up in my inbox - is fiber really that much better? After switching to fiber myself last month and running dozens of tests, here's what I actually found...
Read more →Everyone's talking about WiFi 6E, but is it worth the extra cost? I spent two weeks testing both side-by-side in my apartment, and the results weren't quite what I expected. Spoiler: the 6GHz band is amazing when it works, but theres a catch...
Read more →If you've noticed your internet crawling to a halt around 7-9 PM, you're not alone. I ran speed tests every hour for a month to figure out exactly what's happening during "peak hours" and whether those expensive "priority" plans actually help...
Read more →Dead zones in your house? I feel you. After moving into a three-story place with concrete walls, my old router couldn't keep up. So I tested four different mesh systems over the past month - some great, some disappointing. Here's the honest breakdown...
Read more →After seeing ads everywhere about 5G home internet, I decided to ditch Comcast and try T-Mobile's 5G service. Six months later, I've learned alot about when it works great and when it definitely doesn't. If you're considering the switch, read this first...
Read more →I've moved five times in three years, which means I've had the pleasure of testing pretty much every major ISP. Kept all my speed test data because I'm that person. Here's what they actually deliver vs what they promise...
Read more →Bad router placement is the number one cause of WiFi problems. I finally moved mine after years of mediocre WiFi, and the difference was incredible. Here's everything I learned about where to actually put your router...
Read more →Every ISP wants to sell you the fastest plan possible, but do you actually need 1000 Mbps? I spent a month tracking exactly how much bandwidth different activities use, and the results were surprising. Here's what you actually need...
Read more →You run a speed test and get a bunch of numbers. 245 Mbps download, 18 Mbps upload, 24ms ping. But what does that actually mean? Is it good? Bad? Here's what all those numbers tell you about your connection...
Read more →What can you actually get at different price points? I researched internet plans across every budget tier, from $30 to $100+ per month. Here's the breakdown of what you can expect at each price level...
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