The internet is a global network of servers that moves and stores data using hardware, software, and protocols. Wi-Fi is a local wireless network that distributes the internet signal to devices in ...

You’re scrolling on your phone, streaming videos, or playing games, all without any wires. But how exactly does Wi-Fi send the internet through the air? Let’s break it down in the simplest way ...

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 ...

Over the past 30 years the Internet Protocol has continued to evolve, but no one has been carefully documenting all of the changes Thirty years have passed since the Internet Protocol was first ...

Remember when America Online CDs carpeted America and “You’ve got mail” felt like the future? The internet did transform work—but not the way 1998 thought. The surprises weren’t just CEOs in hoodies ...

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 ...