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 ...

There are different modes of internet access, and here at CNET, we've encountered every type of internet connection out there. Our experts can tell you firsthand the difference the connection type you ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's pretty common that people mix up Wi-Fi and wireless internet because they both feel like the same thing. However, Wi-Fi and wireless internet are two different technologies. Wireless internet ...

The speeds of AT&T's 5G fixed wireless service were significantly lower than advertised, but it's still worth trying if your options are limited. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home ...

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 ...

When the internet goes out, the rational thing to do is unplug the router and wait 30 seconds. In most cases, that can fix the issue. It's a lot tougher when your internet is constantly slow because ...

Mobile data works through cell towers that transmit radio signals through the air. The stronger and clearer the signal, the faster and more stable the internet connection.

(reworded for clarity)<BR><BR>I just replaced my wrt54G router with a wrt54GS - I've been experiencing a lot of ping timeouts with netmon. So I thought it would be a good idea to upgrade.(I still have ...