Talking about a LAN -- a local area network -- and the Internet is a discussion about two different animals, with the Internet being much bigger than a LAN. Not only does size differentiate a LAN from ...

Samuel has spent years writing about mobile carriers and their networks following a stint working as a technician in a carrier phone store. Whether it's helping people avoid 36-month payment plans, or ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While most people have become accustomed to connecting to Wi-Fi using their phones or tablets, anyone who handles data-heavy tasks knows that ...

If your computer doesn't have built-in Wi-Fi or an ethernet port, or if those connections aren't working properly, you're not stuck without internet. USB ports offer multiple ways to get online, ...

Say you're vacationing at a cabin in a rural area with no Wi-Fi available, or if your internet connection fails for any reason, there's still a way to get your entertainment fix using a USB drive. I ...

So you’ve connected a device to your PC via a USB port — but Windows doesn’t recognize it. What now? Before you assume the product (or your PC port) is broken, there are several USB troubleshooting ...

Whether you want to enjoy Netflix, share photos, or even use it for work, hooking up a cable between your phone and TV can be tricky. It is possible, though. You just need the right cable. While ...

Situation: Wired Apple Car Play requires connecting to a car’s USB A port for data purposes. The port only provides 2.1A charging. Glacial compared to the USB C-PD protocol the phone can take ...