Most people use the word “Wi‑Fi” when they really mean “internet,” and that mix‑up quietly shapes how we shop for service, ...

You don't have to buy a new computer to get Wi-Fi 7 speeds. There are external Wi-Fi dongles, such as the Asus RT-BE58 Go or Acer Wave D7, that you can plug into an available USB port to get Wi-Fi 7 ...

While Wi-Fi and wireless internet are often conflated as the same thing, your Wi-Fi not working may not necessarily mean you ...

Fiber and cable internet generally provide the fastest speeds, while 5G and fixed wireless are growing as flexible options. Fiber is ideal for heavy users like gamers and remote workers, while cable ...

One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. Be careful not to stick your router ...

Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything related to home internet. She graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a focus on ...

Setting up a wireless Internet connection without using a router is usually done "ad hoc," which is a Latin phrase sometimes used to describe a temporary, quick fix. Typically, your small business ...

One of the useful things you can do with two routers is set them up in wireless repeating, or bridging, mode. In this mode, the routers work together to strengthen your business's wireless network and ...

At San Francisco International Airport, Diana Shea, a trade show specialist at a high-tech Silicon Valley firm, doesn't want to waste time while waiting for her flight. In the food court, she has ...

Home Wi-Fi has quietly become the weakest link in many fast internet plans, with video calls freezing and game sessions ...

Ethernet offers faster, more reliable gameplay for online gaming due to better speed and lower latency compared to wireless options. While wireless gaming is convenient, it can suffer from issues like ...

All Roku devices require the internet to stream video content to your television. Roku devices are streaming devices that connect to your television via an HDMI cable and allow it to behave like a ...