After a decade testing PCs, routers, and networks, I know what really slows things down - and how to optimize your connection.

In the last decade, I've lived in a handful of places across Los Angeles, each with its own unique issues with internet access. Wrestling with varying speeds and service reliability opened my eyes to ...

I've moved around Los Angeles a lot over the years, and during that time I've had to deal with a variety of internet issues. Whether it was crawling internet speeds or my connection dropping out in ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...