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Make sense of your internet connection on Windows 11 and 10. These guides explain what download, upload, ping and Mbps really mean, show you how to keep live speed on screen, track your data usage, find the apps that eat your bandwidth and fix a slow Wi-Fi connection step by step. Each guide points to a free tool from our network apps when one helps.
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Network · Explainer
2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz Wi-Fi: Which Band Should You Use?
2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz Wi-Fi explained: speed, range and interference, how to see which band your Windows PC uses, and when to pick each one (plus 6 GHz).
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Best Net Speed Meter Apps for Windows 11 & 10
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Network · How-to
Best Wi-Fi Channel for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (How to Choose)
Find the best Wi-Fi channel for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz: see which channels your neighbours use from Windows, pick the quietest one and change it on your router.
Network · Fix
Connected but No Internet on Windows 11? 11 Fixes
Wi-Fi says connected but no internet on Windows 11? Find out if it is the PC, router or ISP, then fix DNS, IP, proxy and driver problems. 11 fixes.
Network · Fix
DNS Server Not Responding on Windows 11? 10 Fixes
DNS server not responding on Windows 11 or 10? Find out if it is the PC, router or ISP, then fix it in minutes with flush DNS, a new DNS server and more.
Network · Fix
DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN: 9 Ways to Fix It
Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN in Chrome or Edge on Windows: check the address, flush DNS, clear the host cache, change DNS and check the hosts file.
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Ethernet Not Working on Windows 11? 10 Fixes
Ethernet not working on Windows 11? Fix 'unidentified network', 'network cable unplugged' and no internet on a wired connection with these 10 checks.
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Ethernet vs Wi-Fi: Which Is Faster and When It Matters
Ethernet vs Wi-Fi compared: speed, ping, stability and convenience, with real test numbers, which cable to buy, and when Wi-Fi is perfectly good enough.
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Fiber vs Cable Internet: Which Is Better?
Fiber vs cable internet compared: upload speed, ping, reliability, price and evening slowdowns, plus DSL, 5G home and satellite and how to test your line.
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How Much Data Does Streaming Use? (Per Hour)
How much data does streaming use per hour? Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Spotify, Twitch and Zoom in SD, HD and 4K, plus how to cut data use on a Windows PC.
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How Much Internet Speed Do I Need? (Mbps Guide)
How much internet speed do you need? Mbps for streaming, gaming, video calls and working from home, plus a simple way to size a plan for your household.
Network · How-to
How to Boost Wi-Fi Signal: 11 Ways That Work
How to boost Wi-Fi signal at home: move the router, pick the right band and channel, update firmware, or add mesh. 11 tested ways, most of them free.
Network · How-to
How to Change DNS Server on Windows 11 (Step by Step)
Change DNS server on Windows 11 to Cloudflare, Google or Quad9 for faster, more reliable browsing: Settings steps, encrypted DNS and how to test it.
Network · How-to
How to Change Wi-Fi Password on Any Router
How to change your Wi-Fi password on any router: find the router address, log in, set a strong WPA2/WPA3 password and reconnect your PC and phones.
Network · How-to
How to Check Data Usage on Windows 11 (and Set a Limit)
Check data usage on Windows 11 per network and per app, set a monthly data limit, and get warned before you go over your cap.
Network · How-to
How to Check Ethernet Speed on Windows 11
Check Ethernet speed on Windows 11 in Settings, Control Panel or PowerShell. See your link speed (100 Mbps, 1 Gbps or 2.5 Gbps) and fix a slow wired link.
Network · How-to
How to Find MAC Address on Windows 11 (5 Ways)
Find your MAC address on Windows 11 in seconds with Settings, getmac, ipconfig /all or PowerShell. Plus random hardware addresses and which MAC to use.
Network · How-to
How to Find Your IP Address on Windows 11 (Public & Local)
Find your IP address on Windows 11 in seconds: local IPv4 in Settings or ipconfig, public IP in one command, plus your router's IP. 5 easy methods.
Network · How-to
How to Flush DNS on Windows 11 (ipconfig /flushdns)
Flush DNS on Windows 11 with one command to fix sites that will not load and DNS errors. Plus PowerShell, browser DNS cache, and when flushing helps.
Network · How-to
How to Limit Bandwidth Per App on Windows
Limit bandwidth per app on Windows 11 and 10: find the app hogging your internet, then use in-app limits, Delivery Optimization, QoS or router QoS.
Network · How-to
How to Lower Ping: 12 Fixes for Gaming and Calls
Learn how to lower ping on a Windows PC: measure it, switch to Ethernet, stop background downloads, pick nearer servers and fix lag spikes. 12 fixes.
Network · Fix
How to Reset Network Settings on Windows 11
Reset network settings on Windows 11 to fix Wi-Fi and internet problems: Network reset step by step, the command reset, and what you need to redo after.
Network · How-to
How to See Which Apps Use Internet on Windows 11
See which apps use internet on Windows 11 and 10 right now: Task Manager, Resource Monitor, data usage in Settings, and a live per-app monitor.
Network · How-to
How to See Your Wi-Fi Password on Windows 11 (4 Ways)
See your Wi-Fi password on Windows 11 in under a minute: in Settings, Control Panel, with one netsh command, or with a free app that lists every network.
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