This simple switch allowed my smart TV achieve faster Internet speeds.

Ethernet is typically faster than a Wi-Fi connection, and it offers other advantages as well. A hardwired Ethernet cable connection is more secure and stable than Wi-Fi. You can test your computer's ...

Using an Ethernet connection can give you some significant speed upgrades when gaming. There was a time, before I started covering broadband for CNET, I didn't think much about how the internet ...

Are you getting the internet speed you’re paying for? Should you blame a slow connection on your Wi-Fi router or internet provider? Can your internet handle things like online gaming or livestreaming?

A few speed tests over a week revealed an unexpected problem.

Choosing between Ethernet and Wi-Fi is not just about speed, especially when stability, latency, and interference all shape ...

Ethernet cables provide a strong and stable network connection, so there's no worrying about lag or getting disconnected when working or gaming because of a weak Wi-Fi signal. The best Ethernet cables ...

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 ...

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 ...

Despite faster and more capable Wi-Fi technologies, there's still no substitute for the stability, range, and in many cases, performance, of an Ethernet connection. If you have a compatible router and ...