Your internet service provider is only half the battle. You need the right modem and router to actually enjoy the ultrafast speeds you're paying for. Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, ...

When I first started building my smart home network, I felt like a networking rockstar. I was trying out every new feature, shortcut, and pro-tip I found online. After all, we all want a fast, secure, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. The rise of Internet of Things gadgets has transformed our ...

Relative newcomer to serious home networking here, looking for a little input about what I actually need to achieve my goals. I've seen guides including other VLANs -- VPN vs clearnet, management, etc ...

The more devices you have on your network, the harder this gets ...

Software may be eating the world, but it’s all still largely running across very physical, and often very expensive, equipment. That is now slowly starting to change, though. Today, a startup called ...

I just added another switch to the pile o' networking gear in my office, and it's a mess. So I have the Motorola cable modem, two 8-port gigabit switches, the SiliconDust HD Homerun tuner box, the ...

Are you seeing slower speeds than what you're paying for? Here's what might be happening with your home internet. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET.

Why are Intel and Microsoft investing in such a puny market? In-Stat/MDR forecasts the home network equipment market to reach $5.3 billion worldwide by 2007. While $5-billion-plus in annual revenue ...

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...

Thinking like an IT guy will save you money and frustration down the road. Computers without networks are hard to imagine these days, but they did once exist as islands of capability. Sneakernet was ...