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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Home Wi-Fi has quietly become the weakest link in many fast internet plans, with video calls freezing and game sessions lagging even when the modem itself is fine. For a growing number of people, the ...

Wi-Fi routers specifically designed and marketed for gamers already exist. The modern world is trying to move away from wires as much as possible, hence the routers themselves. Routers with network ...

I use a simple unmanaged switch to expand my wired Ethernet access without complicating my home network.

Using an Ethernet cable over Wi-Fi guarantees a more stable and faster gaming experience for players. CAT-8 cables provide superior internet speeds, but CAT-6 cables are more than enough for most ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...