Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

RF- and data-level test equipment that designers must use together to fully exercise the protocols. Courtesy of Agilent Technologies. This article previously appeared in the September 1, 2005, issue ...

Windows 11 is adding a built-in speed test you can launch from the taskbar area, letting you quickly check Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular performance and troubleshoot slow connections without installing ...

Wi-Fi 7 is still relatively new, but that hasn’t stopped industry players such as TP-Link from working on the next generation of wireless connectivity. The company has announced a “critical milestone” ...

How to diagnose and fix Wi-Fi network problems using a Windows 10 PC Your email has been sent Having trouble with Wi-Fi at your home office? Here's how you can solve common problems like crowded ...

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 ...

Nothing is more frustrating than a poor Wi-Fi signal, especially when downloading games, on a video call, or streaming. An outdated Wi-Fi card could be to blame, and rather than tinkering around in ...

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 ...

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 ...

With the iOS 15 announcement at WWDC 2021 in June, Apple revealed that the next version of its operating system comes with a new feature to prioritize the 5G connection over Wi-Fi on compatible ...