Let's face it. We rely heavily on the internet for all our day-to-day tasks. You could be working from home , going to school , streaming or gaming -- we need the internet. However, our internet isn't always reliable . In fact, a CNET survey found that 51% of US adults who saw their bills increase last year say their internet is still unreliable. Several Reddit users also seem to be frustrated by the same issue.

Securing fast internet through your service provider is only half of the battle. "Once the connection gets to your home, your router matters just as much," warns Tyler Cooper, editor in chief at the research and advocacy group BroadbandNow. "A cheap, outdated router can make a gigabit plan feel slow."

Making key choices about the hardware you use in your home can i

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