There was a time, before I started covering broadband for CNET, I didn't think much about how the internet actually worked. Like most people, I only noticed it when my connection went down. Once I ...

Don't settle for sluggish Wi-Fi. Learn what internet speed tests mean and how to troubleshoot and fix common issues. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...

Testing your internet connection’s performance is even more important with millions of extra workers working from home. You don’t need any extra software—a web ...

Using Wi-Fi is nice, but the truth is it doesn’t beat a good Ethernet connection. Ethernet provides much higher speeds, lower latency, improved stability, better security, and it can even transmit ...

Struggling with the Windows 11 "Ethernet Valid IP" error? Discover proven, step-by-step solutions to fix your Ethernet ...

Ethernet is the most common type of local area network (LAN) technology, and it involves a hardwired connection to the internet. Ethernet comes in several varieties including Fast Ethernet, Gigabit ...