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 ...

Our public spaces are now awash with wireless internet. Make sure you’re getting the most out of every connection. It's no longer difficult to find Wi-Fi when you leave the house. Hotels, restaurants, ...

Wi-Fi signals hate obstacles like walls, cabinets and even your kitchen microwave. By making a few strategic, zero-cost moves ...

You wake up Saturday morning to check your favorite team's score, and the page won't load. It's the Wi-Fi again! Wi-Fi connection issues can occur for a bunch of frustrating reasons. If your Wi-Fi is ...

It's pretty common that people mix up Wi-Fi and wireless internet because they both feel like the same thing. However, Wi-Fi and wireless internet are two different technologies. Wireless internet ...

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 ...