Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Stephanie Barnes has been writing about technology for almost a decade. She fell in love with tech after building her first PC as a little girl. She later followed that passion to become a ...

A Wi-Fi standard is like a blueprint for technology companies. It defines the specifications according to which Wi-Fi routers and networking gear transmit wireless data to PCs, smartphones, and more.

Wi-Fi 6E is the leading edge of consumer home wireless tech; Wi-Fi 7 is still too rarified for most folks. Even 6E is not a must-have for homes with many devices that don't yet support the standard.

QUESTION: I have lots of kids streaming and gaming at the same time. Will upgrading to Wi-Fi 7 make things work faster? ANSWER: Anyone with a household full of kids knows the drill: one’s binging ...

Ready to beef up your Wi-Fi network? A wireless range extender is a less expensive alternative to a new router. (Some can even turn your router setup into a mesh system.) Here are the top performers ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A strong and reliable Wi-Fi signal has become a necessity for modern-day homes and businesses. As such, many of us are going to great lengths ...

Windows 11 has made it easier to Enable or Disable the network adapter by including the option in the Settings windows itself. Earlier, users would have to open the Control Panel menu through an ...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has greenlighted the adoption of Wi-Fi 7 and future generations of Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band (5925–6425 MHz). The move comes after approval granted for ...

The Taliban leader banned fibre optic internet in an Afghan province to “prevent immorality,” a spokesman for the administration said Tuesday. It’s the first time a ban of this kind has been imposed ...