While most modern Ethernet cables you buy won't present an issue, some older Ethernet cables can actually throttle your ...

Before Wi-Fi became ubiquitous, Ethernet was the way to link devices together. By running Ethernet cables in a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN), you could send traffic back and ...

Ethernet offers faster, more reliable gameplay for online gaming due to better speed and lower latency compared to wireless options. While wireless gaming is convenient, it can suffer from issues like ...

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 my connection went down. Once I ...

With Ethernet turning 50 this year, Ars is resurfacing this feature on the development and evolution of Ethernet that was originally published in 2011. Although watching TV shows from the 1970s ...

A stable internet connection, whether wired or wireless, is a crucial component for going online on any device. Ethernet connections are more stable and faster than WiFi, as cables transmit data ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Wi-Fi is undoubtedly convenient, without the need for wiring, it allows you to connect multiple devices to the internet with a minimum of fuss ...

Hi all, first of all, funnily enough this is my first post since I registered in 2001. Only took 22 years! I have a Windows 10 PC that connects to a wifi router that's pretty far (it's in another ...

Whenever there are problems with an internet connection via an Ethernet connection, then in most cases, the issue lies with the cable itself. At no point should a 1Gbps connection should be limited to ...

Blue Ethernet cables don't perform any differently to other cables; the main reason for colored cables is to aid identifying ...