Although we have many types of networking equipment with many unique names, at their core they can usually be reduced to just ...

Getting the best Wi-Fi performance requires strategic antenna positioning, proper router placement, and a bit of trial and ...

Almost every new wireless router for use in US homes is now banned from sale within the country under a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruling. The FCC says that all routers made outside ...

The concrete drill bit is a crucial asset in the toolboxes of countless home improvers and professional builders. It exists within a range of specialty drill bits designed to expand the functional ...

white indihome router with the USB, TEL, and LAN ports visible - Fia Nuralifia/Shutterstock Most modern routers come with one (or more) built-in USB ports. These are often overlooked, since devices ...

Turning your phone into a mobile hotspot by sharing its data connection is an undeniably useful feature, but it does come with certain drawbacks when compared to using a dedicated mobile router. I ...

Far Side fans might recall a classic 1982 cartoon called “Cow Tools,” featuring a cow standing next to a jumble of strange objects—the joke being that cows don’t use tools. That’s why a pet Swiss ...

Over the last couple of years, it has become pretty much standard for phone brands to do an annual launch of new devices. Naturally, these come complete with the latest hardware and software ...

Preserving your privacy online can be a difficult prospect. Whether by devising uncrackable passwords or using a VPN, users continue to seek new means of preventing someone from spying on their Wi-Fi ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...