About this episode
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 Look up your internet speed (upload speeds especially!): www.speedtest.net or 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) Powerline adapter for better wifi without a cord: TP-Link TL-WPA8631P Kit Joel loves: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro Additional Reading The Gear to Get Reliable Wi-Fi in Any Home The 3 Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2025 The Best Cable Modem of 2025 The 4 Best Powerline Networking Adapters of 2025 We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Wirecutter Social and Website Instagram: /wirecutter Threads: /@wirecutter Twitter: /wirecutter Facebook: /thewirecutter TikTok: /wirecutter LinkedIn: /nyt-wirecutter Website: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/ Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/newsletters/ The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset. Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast