Network · How-to
How to Set a Metered Connection on Windows 11
Set a metered connection on Windows 11 to save mobile data and hotspot allowance: what it pauses, what it does not, and how to add a monthly data limit.
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How to Share Wi-Fi Password with a QR Code
Share your Wi-Fi password with a QR code from Windows, Android or iPhone. Guests scan and join without typing. Plus the Wi-Fi QR format and safety tips.
Network · How-to
How to Show Internet Speed on Taskbar in Windows 10
Show live download and upload speed on the Windows 10 taskbar for free, plus the Task Manager trick and how to test your internet speed on Windows 10.
Network · How-to
How to Show Internet Speed on Taskbar in Windows 11
Show live upload and download speed on the Windows 11 taskbar in 2 minutes. A free method, step by step, plus the built-in alternatives.
Network · How-to
How to Stop Windows Update Using Data
Stop Windows Update using data on Windows 11: set a metered connection, pause updates, limit Delivery Optimization bandwidth and turn off peer sharing.
Network · How-to
How to Test Internet Speed with CMD on Windows
Test internet speed with CMD or PowerShell on Windows 11 and 10: use the Speedtest CLI, a curl download test, ping for latency and netsh for Wi-Fi rate.
Network · How-to
How to Use Mobile Hotspot on Windows 11
Turn on mobile hotspot on Windows 11 to share your PC internet over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Change name, password and band, and fix a hotspot not working.
Network · Fix
Internet Speed Fluctuating? 10 Causes and Fixes
Internet speed fluctuating up and down? Find out if it is Wi-Fi, a device, the router or your ISP, log speed over time and fix unstable internet.
Network · Compare
IPv4 vs IPv6: Differences and Should You Use IPv6?
IPv4 vs IPv6 compared: address format, speed, security, NAT and gaming. Check if you have IPv6 on Windows 11 and whether to turn it off (usually not).
Network · Explainer
Mbps vs MB/s: What Your Internet Speed Really Means
Mbps vs MB/s explained: why your 100 Mbps plan downloads at about 12 MB/s, how to convert between them, and which unit each app uses.
Network · Explainer
Public vs Private IP Address: What's the Difference?
Public vs private IP address explained: what each one is, the private IP ranges, how NAT and CGNAT work, and how to find both IP addresses on Windows 11.
Network · How-to
Set Static IP on Windows 11: Settings, CMD, PowerShell
Set a static IP on Windows 11 with Settings, netsh or PowerShell. Pick a safe address, avoid conflicts, and see when a router reservation is better.
Network · Explainer
Upload vs Download Speed: What's the Difference?
Upload vs download speed explained simply: what each one does, how much you need for calls, streaming and gaming, and how to test both.
Network · Explainer
What Is a Good Ping for Gaming? (Chart by Game)
What is a good ping for gaming? See ping ranges in ms for shooters, MOBAs, MMOs and cloud gaming, plus how jitter and packet loss matter and how to test.
Network · Explainer
What Is Bufferbloat? Test and Fix Lag Under Load
What is bufferbloat? Learn why ping jumps when someone downloads or uploads, how to test for bufferbloat on Windows, and how SQM and QoS fix it for good.
Network · Explainer
What Is Packet Loss? How to Test and Fix It on Windows
What is packet loss, how much is acceptable, and why it causes lag and frozen calls. Test it on Windows with ping and pathping, then fix the usual causes.
Network · Explainer
What Is Ping and Jitter? Good Values for Gaming & Calls
What is ping and jitter, and what is a good ping? Plain-English guide with target values for gaming, video calls and streaming, and how to lower both.
Network · Fix
Why Is My Wi-Fi Slow? 10 Fixes for Windows 11
Why is your Wi-Fi slow on Windows 11 or 10? Find the cause with a quick test, then work through 10 fixes, easiest first.
Network · Compare
Wi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5: Is Wi-Fi 6 Worth It?
Wi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5 compared: real speed, range, crowded homes, battery life and Wi-Fi 6E. Check what your Windows PC supports and whether to upgrade.
Network · Fix
Wi-Fi Keeps Disconnecting on Windows 11? 12 Fixes
Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting on Windows 11? Find out if it is the PC or the router, then fix power saving, drivers and roaming. 12 fixes, easiest first.
Network · Fix
Wi-Fi Not Showing Up on Windows 11? 10 Fixes
Wi-Fi not showing up on Windows 11? Bring back a missing Wi-Fi option or fix 'no networks found' with airplane mode, driver, service and reset fixes.
Tools mentioned in these guides
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IP Address App
Net Monitor
CPU ZX Pro
PC Health Optimizer
Battery ZX