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 ...

As home networks have increased in popularity, so has the wireless router. The rise of Wi-Fi has also caused the downfall of wired networks (in homes, at least), and many consumers now see Ethernet ...

You’re not alone if you’re considering Wi-Fi vs ethernet and wondering which is better for gaming. WiFi is the newer kid on the block, but by no means does that mean an ethernet connection has been ...

Hallie Seltzer worked with CNET's broadband team, covering ISP reviews, provider comparisons and a little bit of everything related to home internet. She's a graduate of Rogers State University in ...

Wi-Fi will start replacing wired Ethernet within the next two to three years, as users and applications go mobile, an IT analyst group has claimed. In a report comparing gigabit Ethernet with the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Wireless networking is all the rage right now thanks to ...

Players who want to get the most out of their online games will want to pick up the best Ethernet cable for gaming specifically. Although it's possible to play and enjoy many online multiplayer games ...