Here’s the Difference Between a Modem and a Router
Setting up your home internet connection is a lot easier than it used to be, but that doesn’t mean it’s self-explanatory. Terms like “modem” and “router” are often thrown around,…
The Best Cable Modem/Router Combos to Buy Right Now
Wireless internet has come a long way from the days of enduring trial and error to integrate your modem and router. Now you can find entire both devices combined into…
Why It’s Still Worth It to Wire Your House for Ethernet
We’re living in an increasingly wireless world, as everything from the power that charges your devices to the audio that pops into your earbuds is transmitted wirelessly—including arguably the most…
Supreme Court Asks MeitY if ‘Protocol’ for Internet Shutdown Exists: Report
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to respond to a plea alleging the arbitrary shutdown of Internet access in various states, as…
Supreme Court Asks MeitY if ‘Protocol’ for Internet Shutdowns Exists: Report
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to respond to a plea alleging the arbitrary shutdown of Internet access in various states, as…
These Things Are Blocking Your Home’s Wifi Signal
Photo: Cristian Gutu (Shutterstock) Your home wifi is your lifeline to the internet, which, by extension, is your connection to the world. With internet companies charging what they do these…
How to Tell If You Qualify for Discounted Internet From the Government
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) The White House announced on Monday that tens of millions of American households will now be eligible for subsidized high-speed internet, thanks to the creation of…
You Should Lie About Your Internet Access
Photo: Iryna Inshyna (Shutterstock) I first discovered the joys of lying about my ability to access the internet when I went to one of those little cabin places that encourages…
Sex-Offender Laws Sent a Man to Prison Over a Prayer Livestream
Is engaging with a chatbot that asks you to enter your name using an “internet identifier” that must be reported? What about registering with a local news website so you…
How to Change Wifi Networks on All Your Smart Devices at the Same Time
Photo: Teerasan Phutthigorn (Shutterstock) Whether you changed internet service providers (ISPs) or need to upgrade your password, switching your wifi comes with some challenges. Manually connecting all your smart home…