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, ...

Hallie Seltzer worked with CNET's broadband team, covering ISP reviews, provider comparisons and a little bit of everything related to home internet. She's a graduate of Rogers State University in ...

Chances are, if you’ve played a multiplayer game online, you’ve experienced lag in some way, shape, or form. Rubber-banding, delayed inputs, and framerate drops are all consequences of broader ...

As wireless LANs proliferate across the enterprise, unauthorized access points become more common. Access points are relatively inexpensive and easy to install. Individuals or groups within a company ...

A stable internet connection, whether wired or wireless, is a crucial component for going online on any device. Ethernet connections are more stable and faster than WiFi, as cables transmit data ...

The technology started with 10-Mb/s coax cabling (10BASE5). Twisted-pair and RJ45 connectors quickly replaced that, while fiber optics was implemented for high-speed, long-distance communication.

Christin Perry is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous outlets, including WeddingWire, The Knot, Parents and Verywell Family. When she's not working, Christin enjoys reading, ...