If your old PC's Wi-Fi adapter doesn't work anymore or if you've never had one, you'll be thinking of buying a USB solution.

WiFi 7 became an official standard this year, promising support for faster speeds, lower latency, and less congestion. But in order to actually get any of those benefits, you need at least two things: ...

Learn three ways to connect your computer to the internet using USB ports, including adapters and phone tethering.

Nothing is more frustrating than a poor Wi-Fi signal, especially when downloading games, on a video call, or streaming. An outdated Wi-Fi card could be to blame, and rather than tinkering around in ...

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We're doing incredible things with Wi-Fi these days, like designing AI machines that use a wireless internet connection to see through walls — i.e., X-ray vision. With wireless technology that's come ...

You don’t necessarily need a new computer to enjoy the latest Wi-Fi speeds. Adding Wi-Fi 6 compatibility to an old PC or Wi-Fi 6E connectivity to your laptop can be easy and relatively affordable. By ...

Ethernet should always be the default choice when it's available, but that's not always the case. Sometimes, you don't want to go to the trouble of routing a LAN cable to your PC, and you don't have ...

If one computer in the farthest reaches of your home has trouble seeing your Wi-Fi network, you don't have to drop hundreds on a mesh networking system. A USB Wi-Fi antenna is a much more affordable ...

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When you’re gaming, hardwiring into your internet via an Ethernet cord will likely produce the most stable connection — but if you have to game wirelessly, you do have options. The best USB Wi-Fi ...

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