Tag: SPEEDTEST

Speedtest.net is pretty much the go-to site for quickly figuring out how fast (or slow) your connection really is and comparing the numbers your ISP boasts with what it actually delivers. And now it's got a new coat of paint and a couple of neat features. In brief: New UI: The map widget is much improved; it actually looks like a map now, and it's easy to see where you are. Smart ...

Curious about how your current Internet provider compares to other local options? Take a look at Ookla's Net Index, which has compiled user test results from around the world into easy-to-understand rankings. Data is gathered from both speedtest.net and pingtest.net, and covers the entire globe. In total, Net Index has sifted through more than 1.5 billion tests, and there have probably ...

We're thoroughly impressed with the latest preview of IE9, even if we've only been playing with it for an hour or two! Because some people might not be able to install it in their current environment, I've demonstrated the three new speed tests that Microsoft has included with the new build. I've even included a little, easily-excitable commentary. If you've had a chance to play with the ...

Are you getting the performance your internet provider promised? Feel like you're lagging behind? This freeware speed test can tell you whether you'd be better off using sneakernet or the Internet for your next large file transfer. Full Speed Tests from Versis lets you test your connection speed by downloading a 4, 12 or 35 megabyte file and uses the speed with which the file is received to ...