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What is considered good speed for home internet and how can you test it?
This article explains how to measure your home internet speed, including download and upload speeds, and ping. It aims to help users understand what constitutes good internet performance and how to potentially improve it.
Valve updates SteamOS to improve your WiFi download speeds, and it's available on Steam Deck with a couple of caveats
Valve has released SteamOS version 3.8.14, which addresses an issue that limited WiFi download speeds on devices connected to routers that incorrectly advertise their MCS requirements. A beta version, 3.8.22, is available for Steam Deck owners through the Beta and Preview channels.
Steam Servers Ascend to Legendary Status as Download Speeds Shatter All Expectations
A Reddit post highlighted exceptionally fast Steam download speeds, sparking community discussion about Valve's server infrastructure. While users often experience slow downloads, these moments demonstrate the platform's potential for peak performance. This phenomenon underscores Valve's ongoing investment in server technology to handle increasingly large game sizes.
