Wireless local area networks include a wireless access point that devices connect to in order to communicate with each other and access the Internet. Ad-hoc networks, on the other hand, lack a central ...

If the majority of time you spend on a computer involves accessing the Internet, the speed of your computer probably isn't as important as the speed of your Internet connection. If you're not sure how ...

Testing your internet connection’s performance is even more important with millions of extra workers working from home. You don’t need any extra software—a web ...

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 ...