Our devices never seem to stop blinking at us. Smartphones have different colored lights for different types of notifications, for instance. It's just another way of calling us back to them yet again.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The vast majority of Americans today have access to the internet. If you live in a big city, you probably have the option to choose between a ...

When you sign a contract with an internet provider, they'll typically send you a modem and a router in the mail. But which is which? And how are they different? A modem and a router work in tandem ...

Buying your own internet modem is not just a great way to avoid paying rental fees from your ISP—choosing a better model than what your cable company offers lets you unlock better internet and network ...

Streaming platforms are gradually replacing cable as the way to watch live sports and news, but their prices keep edging upward. And they often still don't include all the streaming services you ...

Do you have WiFi “dead zones” of your apartment or house? Suffering from data delays with slow-loading websites and buffering Netflix? After ensuring you’ve optimized your WiFi network, it’s time to ...

Houston is fortunate when it comes to internet access. Not only are there competing providers in most parts of town, but super-fast speeds of 1Gbps and higher are also available. Still, all gig-speed ...

Comcast Xfinity customers are experiencing faster internet speeds as of last week at no extra charge as the Philadelphia-based telecom giant rolled out an automatic upgrade. The move represents the ...

I'm trying to swap my quad-core AM1 Untangle firewall box (40 watts) for an A1SRi-based firewall box (22 watts). Try as I may, the A1SRi box will not pull an IP address via DHCP from the modem. I've ...

If you're struggling with the cost of internet, you might be able to find assistance to lower your monthly internet bill. Some internet service providers (ISPs) offer low-cost internet to qualifying ...

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Are you confused about the difference between a router and a modem? You’re not alone. Many people use these terms ...