Truth be known, CPUs stopped being a bottleneck to your computing experience ten years ago. And over the ensuing decade, computer storage mechanisms have grown dramatically faster. SATA 6Gbps SSDs, ...

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 ...

Working from home and finding that your Wi-Fi network just isn't up to the task? Need a convenient way to connect to a wired network? Take a look at Plugable's new 2.5Gbps Ethernet adapter. Yes, you ...

Using a WiFi network can be occasionally troubling or unreliable, therefore you could be inclined to resort to a wired, and more consistent, connection. Enter, Ethernet cables. Creating a great home ...

Over the last few months I've been upgrading my home network to 2.5 gigabit and figured there was enough of note to be worth a post. Findings in no particular order: -In terms of hardware ecosystem, ...

Most people around the world prefer to use wireless internet at home due to the convenience of it all. However, there are still those who use wired internet since in many cases, it is still better ...

The Ethernet port on your TV could be slowing down your streaming experience rather than speeding it up.

Some (many?) HDMI cables can also carry Ethernet over HDMI. The main use seems to be to provide internet connection to a smart TV from a cable modem box. Currently I have an ethernet-USB adaptor ...

Although it probably feels like forever to many of us since Category 5 Ethernet cabling became prevalent, now that 2.5 and even 5 Gbit Ethernet has trickled into the mainstream, a pertinent question ...

The Roku Ultra comes equipped with an Ethernet port, but it may not necessarily be the better option than Wi-Fi.