The technology your ISP uses to send internet to your home makes a difference in speed, reliability, availability and more. There are different modes of internet access, and here at CNET, we've ...

At home, I've got a D-Link cable modem running into a Linksys BEFSR41(I think that's the number. It's the standard 4 port router) router. It's been plugging away fine for atleast 2 years. Recently, ...

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 ...

I have a cable connection on my win98 computer but when a connect with my dial up connection (work thing) the cable doesn't work. The dial up connection is tcp related and I think internet programs ...

Samuel has spent years writing about mobile carriers and their networks following a stint working as a technician in a carrier phone store. Whether it's helping people avoid 36-month payment plans, or ...

Whether you're shopping for internet service or trying to decipher how a router works, we've got you covered with some of the top industry terms. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and ...

Instead of dealing with slow Wi-Fi speeds in parts of my house this year, I’ve decided it’s finally time to roll up my sleeves, get to work and wire my entire home for Ethernet. Extreme I know, but ...

Choosing the best internet provider involves balancing speed, price, reliability, and availability. Top national providers for 2025 include GFiber, AT&T, and Verizon 5G, each with distinct strengths.

TV and internet providers are fighting to keep it relevant in your home.

Anyone who used the internet in the 1980s or 1990s vividly remembers the signature dial-up sound that meant a computer was connecting to the internet. That’s because in the early days of the web, ...

Chicago offers residents various internet service providers (ISPs) like Astound, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon 5G, and Xfinity, each with different plans and speeds. Choosing an ISP depends on factors such ...

You likely use your Ethernet port on your computer to get the fastest Internet you have available, but it's actually a versatile port with several uses.