A virtual private network bolsters your privacy by hiding your public IP address, which contains information about your general geographical location and your internet service provider. Using a VPN, you can make apps and websites think you’re in a different area — another city, state or even country — while keeping your web browsing activity … Read more
What is the best internet provider in Vermont? Vermont is one of the slower states when it comes to high-speed internet. Xfinity is CNET’s pick of the best internet provider for most households in Vermont. It offers fast speeds at reasonable prices, and has widespread availability throughout the state. It’s also the go-to option if … Read more
Unavailable in Provider unavailable in 90001 Edit Viasat Home Internet rating Pros Great availability in rural areas Max speeds faster than most rural providers No data overage fees Viasat continues to improve top download speeds Cons High prices that increase after just three months Speeds no better than 12Mbps in some areas High latency and … Read more
When shopping for a virtual private network, you’ll need to figure out the best VPN for your needs and budget. Here’s what to look for. Internet speed loss VPNs somewhat lower your internet speed because you’re routing your traffic through an encrypted server before communicating with apps, websites and other internet services rather than a … Read more
I Got an Inside Look at Apple’s iPhone 16 Audio and Video Labs Apple showed off how it tested and developed Audio Mix and 4K 120fps slow-motion video for the iPhone 16 Pro. Hi, I’m in one of Apple’s testing labs for audio as you probably can hear my audio sounds a little different. This … Read more
CNET Whether you’re playing your favorite multiplayer game or just trying to sit through a Zoom call without lagging, you know how important a strong internet connection can be. Lightning-fast connectivity is practically required for pretty much everything these days, whether you’re chilling on your own or working. And let’s not forget installing smart home gadgets … Read more
I’m standing on a wire mesh floor in a secluded room at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. The “floor” I’m on is suspended over a pit filled with 4-foot foam wedges. The walls and ceiling in the room are also covered with large triangle-cuts of foam that remove virtually any echo. When I clap there’s … Read more
All great tech fails every now and then, and thankfully there are ways to easily bring devices back to life when they freeze up. If your iPhone isn’t responding and you’re not able to power it off and then on again, you can force restart it to hopefully fix the issue. Forcing a restart is … Read more
Artificial intelligence can be fun to play around with but less so when it’s pushed in your face (or on your face, in the case of Snapchat). As one Redditor noted about Snapchat’s My AI feature when it first hit the social media app, people use Snap to send funny photos or to flirt. There’s no … Read more
There’s much to think about when selecting a virtual private network, including device support, privacy features, internet speeds and price. Here are the main factors to mull over when picking the best VPN for Windows. Device compatibility Most VPNs offer an app for Windows. Chances are you’ve got other devices, including phones, tablets and streaming … Read more