When setting up the internet at home, your router matters more than you might think. The right device can impact your internet speed, reliability and even your monthly costs. Many internet service ...

We spend so much time online that how we connect to the internet has become almost as important as the devices we use. Most people never give it a second thought. They connect their computer to Wi-Fi, ...

The internet is a global network of servers that moves and stores data using hardware, software, and protocols. Wi-Fi is a local wireless network that distributes the internet signal to devices in ...

Li-Fi technology has the potential to give us faster, more secure wireless internet access, even in busy environments where there is already heavy Wi-Fi coverage. It’s not a replacement for Wi-Fi, but ...

SonicWall is introducing a single device that can secure wireless networks in home or branch offices. Called SOHO TZW, the device uses VPN technology in two ways. First, it acts as a VPN router to ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...

Q: I like to work at coffee shops and sometimes rent a desk at a co-working facility. In both instances, I’ve been curious whether the Wi-Fi connection is actually secure. Am I putting my computer at ...

Laptops can make your life portable: you can do your work wherever you go, even from the comfort of your own bed... until you have to get up and use someone else's computer for their Internet ...

Why it matters: Multiple companies have been developing Light Fidelity technology or LiFi for years, but the IEEE recently cleared a significant stepping stone toward standardization. The wireless ...