What Is Packet Loss, and How Much Is Too Much?
Packet loss is the share of data packets that never reach their destination. Learn what causes it, how much is acceptable for calls and games, and how to test for it.
PeakHour Blog4 min read
Internet Connectivity
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How to Fix Packet Loss: A Step-by-Step Guide
Fix packet loss by finding where it starts. Test on a cable, fix your Wi-Fi, quiet your network, restart the router, and gather evidence for your ISP.
PeakHour Blog4 min read
Slow Internet on Your Mac? How to Find the Cause and Fix It
Internet slow on your Mac but fine on your phone? Find out whether it's your Mac, Wi-Fi, router or ISP, then fix it in minutes. Updated for current macOS.
PeakHour Blog7 min read
The 5 Best Bandwidth Monitoring Tools for Mac in 2026
We compared the best Mac bandwidth monitors for 2026 (PeakHour, iStat Menus, Little Snitch, TripMode and Stats) on features, pricing and App Store availability.
PeakHour Blog6 min read
How to Test Internet Speed on Your Mac (7 Ways)
Test your Mac's internet speed with the built-in networkQuality command, a browser test, or a live menu bar monitor. Step by step for current macOS.
PeakHour Blog6 min read
How to Track ISP Performance on macOS
Learn to effectively monitor your ISP's performance on macOS using built-in tools and third-party apps for accurate speed and latency analysis.
PeakHour Blog8 min read
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