Our networking pro reveals three dead-simple fixes most people miss for faster internet, plus insider secrets to choosing a better internet plan.
Guest: Senior staff writer Joel Santo Domingo
Products We Recommend
• Tool to find internet providers in your area: www.broadbandmap.fcc.gov (http://www.broadbandmap.fcc.gov)
• Look up your internet speed (upload speeds especially!): www.speedtest.net (http://www.speedtest.net) or www.fast.com (http://www.fast.com) (from Netflix)
• USB hub for plugging in an ethernet cord to a computer or laptop: Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) (https://wrctr.co/4hyFKB5)
• Powerline adapter for better wifi without a cord: TP-Link TL-WPA8631P Kit (https://wrctr.co/3QJhal7)
• Joel loves: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro (https://wrctr.co/3WXalA2)
Additional Reading
• The Gear to Get Reliable Wi-Fi in Any Home (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/lists/the-gear-to-get-reliable-wi-fi-in-any-home/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&utm_medium=episode_number_29)
• The 3 Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2025 (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-router/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&utm_medium=episode_number_29)
• The Best Cable Modem of 2025 (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cable-modem/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&utm_medium=episode_number_29)
• The 4 Best Powerline Networking Adapters of 2025 (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-powerline-networking-kit/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&utm_medium=episode_number_29)
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