In my home-office, I have 36 internet-connected devices. That's 12 PCs, 8 laptops, 5 tablets, 5 internet TV devices, 4 servers, an iPod touch and a printer. That's a lot, but the rest of the US is ...

You don't have to buy a new computer to get Wi-Fi 7 speeds. There are external Wi-Fi dongles, such as the Asus RT-BE58 Go or Acer Wave D7, that you can plug into an available USB port to get Wi-Fi 7 ...

It seems like just about every new household device connects to the internet these days. Thermostat? Check. Doorbell? Yup. Washer and dryer? In 2024, of course. Even pet feeders connect to WiFi now to ...

Most people use the word “Wi‑Fi” when they really mean “internet,” and that mix‑up quietly shapes how we shop for service, troubleshoot outages, and even argue with our providers. The real split is ...

Android phones and tablets make it easy to connect to the internet using a variety of methods. Your connection speed will depend on the internet quality or signal strength. A connected device can ...

A long time ago, there was a big difference between PC and console gaming. The former often came with headaches. You’d fight ...

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 ...

We use VPN to safeguard ourselves from data tracking and access geo-restricted content. In this guide, we have a few solutions that can help you fix the issue where your VPN is connected but you ...

Teddy bears used to be full of stuffing. Now, they're packed with smart technology. Today, toys are increasingly Internet-connected, meaning they can be hacked. How is this happening? Kevin Haley, ...

Over half of internet-connected devices used in hospitals have a vulnerability that could put patient safety, confidential data, or the usability of a device at risk, according to a new report from ...

For last-minute shoppers, tech toys hold a special appeal. They’re crowdpleasers, and generally available with two-day shipping—or faster—from any number of ...

Even if you're paying for the fastest speeds possible, you may still find yourself struggling with slow internet from time to time. At least I did. I have a fiber-to-the-home internet service with ...