Wi‑Fi on My PC Suddenly Dropped From 35 Mbps to About 4 Mbps
My router normally provides around 100 Mbps over 5 GHz, but my PC is far enough away that I usually connect on 2.4 GHz. That connection used to…
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Why does my PC’s download speed drop even though my internet tests normally?
My other devices get normal internet speeds, and my PC is connected by Ethernet. Earlier today, a speed test showed around 655 Mbps, and the first download worked…
Windows 11 network speed drops to 32 Mbps a few minutes after startup
I have an HP desktop running Windows 11 Home with a 2 Gbps internet connection. Other devices in the house typically get 300–500 Mbps over Wi‑Fi, but this…
Low Ethernet Speeds and Severe PC Lag Despite Troubleshooting
My computer has been struggling with both internet performance and general responsiveness for over a year, including before I moved to my current apartment. The internet connection is…
Why is my PC’s Wi‑Fi much slower than my phone’s in the same room?
My phone reaches roughly 60–80 Mbps over Wi‑Fi, but my PC only gets about 3 Mbps. I tested both devices in the same location, so distance from the…
Why Is My Lenovo Yoga 7 So Slow on Multiple Wi‑Fi Networks?
I have a one-year-old Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 running Windows 11 Home. Over the past few months, websites have taken unusually long to load, and file downloads and…
Why Does Wi‑Fi Slow Down Only on My Personal Laptop?
My internet connection repeatedly slows down during the day, but only on my personal laptop. When it happens, both upload and download speeds drop below about 7 Mbps,…
Why is my Ethernet speed capped at 100 Mbps when my WiFi is much faster?
I recently switched networks and noticed something strange. My laptop's WiFi speed is hitting 270 Mbps, but when I connect via Ethernet, it's capped at 100 Mbps, even…
Can a Damaged Ethernet Cable Still Work but at a Lower Speed?
I recently installed a new Cat 8 Ethernet cable for my Nvidia Shield, and it was showing speeds of 1000mbps. However, I accidentally stapled into the cable while…
Why is my Ethernet speed capped at 100Mbps?
Hey everyone, I need some help. I booted up my PC today and noticed that my Ethernet speed is stuck at 100Mbps, even though it used to work…
How to Fix VPN Lag for Contractors in the Philippines?
We're experiencing significant lag issues for our contractors in the Philippines when they connect to our company VPN located in the Bay Area, California. Two contractors have dramatically…
Can I Use Multiple Ethernet Cables from My Modem to a Switch?
I have a modem with only two Ethernet ports, and it's not enough for all the devices in my household. I'm considering buying an Ethernet switch, but I've…
Help! My Internet is Way Too Slow on Kubuntu 25.10 After Installation
I recently made the switch to Linux and installed Kubuntu 25.10 on my desktop. So far, it seems stable, but I've been experiencing a major issue with my…
Understanding 10/100/1000 Ethernet Switches and Speed Limits
I'm a bit puzzled about how 10/100/1000 Ethernet switches actually work. I thought the max speed would be 1 gigabyte, but then I see 1 gigabit switches and…
Why is my Windows PC capping network speed at 140Mbps?
I've been pulling my hair out over this issue! I have a 1Gb internet connection at home, and speed tests show I'm getting the expected 8-900Mbps on my…
Why is Docker Pull from ECR so Slow Compared to Docker Hub?
I've been trying to pull images from Amazon ECR to my local machine using a 500mbps fiber connection. While pushing images to ECR saturates my upload speed at…
Why is My Laptop Using So Much Data on Hotspot?
I'm using my laptop connected to my smartphone's hotspot for internet, but my 1 GB data plan runs out super fast, even though I barely do any browsing.…
Troubleshooting Slow Wi-Fi Speed with Intel AC 8260 on Windows 11
Hey folks! So I'm diving back into my computer after a long break (moved houses, started a new job, you know the drill), and I'm having some serious…
Is Starlink Slowing Down My Linksys Router?
Hey everyone! I've been using Starlink in Southern California, and I'm curious about my network setup. I have the standard Starlink satellite with the Gen 3 router, and…
Why are my Windows 11 VMs so slow compared to Windows 10?
I've recently upgraded our internet and am also upgrading our NAS to add more vdevs to the Zpool since it's getting full. However, I've noticed that all my…