People write in with mysteries all the time. One is why their Mac (and sometimes other devices) will seemingly connect to a Wi-Fi network just fine but not be able to access the internet via that ...

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 ...

Ethernet connections are almost always faster than Wi-Fi connections, and are usually more stable. You'll need to connect one end of the Ethernet cable to your router, and the other to your computer.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Amazon Fire Stick is a great piece of small tech that enables users to stream their favorite movies and TV shows. While the device has ...

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 ...

If your PC lacks working WiFi or an Ethernet port and you still want to connect to the internet, follow this guide. This can also work if your WiFi drivers are missing or corrupted, and you can get ...

With the prevalence of smart TVs these days, streaming services have become everyone's go-to source of entertainment, and for good reasons. For one, they're very convenient to use. You don't have to ...

Setting up an internet connection via wireless (WiFi) will allow you to access certain online features like GameChat and GameShare, purchase games on the Nintendo eShop, and see what your friends are ...

The internet has become an all-important part of the gaming realm over the last few decades. Many games require massive updates to fix bugs or add new content, and plenty others are only available for ...