Don't settle for sluggish Wi-Fi. Learn what internet speed tests mean and how to troubleshoot and fix common issues. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...

As the war in West Asia continues to rage , fears and concerns regarding internet disruptions have increased due to possible cuts in the Red Sea cables. While Iran has not officially threatened the ...

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Microsoft has seemingly disabled phone call activation for Windows 11, and perhaps older versions as well, making it impossible to activate Windows without an Internet connection. This is an unwelcome ...

A new undersea cable is bringing one of California’s most remote communities further into the modern age. The high-tech underwater line, originating from Orange County, is set to bring fast, reliable ...

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 ...

It's pretty common that people mix up Wi-Fi and wireless internet because they both feel like the same thing. However, Wi-Fi and wireless internet are two different technologies. Wireless internet ...

This incisive, empathetic debut study from journalist Liu examines three decades of the internet’s evolution in China, from the mid-1990s explosion of microblogs and message boards that corresponded ...

This is one where I can commiserate with you, soccer fans: I was one of the lucky ones who got into the FIFA World Cup ticket lottery and won a chance to buy some tickets for the 2026 event in North ...

When the internet goes out, the rational thing to do is unplug the router and wait 30 seconds. In most cases, that can fix the issue. It's a lot tougher when your internet is constantly slow because ...

Are you also unable to connect to another PC, as the session fails to start or suddenly disconnects due to error code 0x3000008? If so, you are not alone; many users ...