Windows comes pre-configured for Internet access via Ethernet. If your computer includes an Ethernet adapter as many do, connecting your computer to the Internet is as simple as connecting a cable.

Wireless networks allow you to work independently – without the tension of plugging in long wires that not only look bad in the house but also are a safety hazard. Since wireless signals travel in all ...

How to connect to a Wi-Fi or Wireless Network This section will explain how you can connect Microsoft Surface to a Wi-Fi or Wireless network that is broadcasting its name or SSID. Most public and ...

Business owners often move back and forth between a traveling laptop and a more powerful desktop PC. Although this setup allows you to keep computing even on the move, you tend to generate important ...

I often find myself needing to connect two PCs when I’m away from my regular office network. Maybe I want to pass files to a friend without searching for a thumb drive. Or if I’m feeling generous, ...

There are several reasons why your PC might not be able to connect to Wi-Fi. You should first make sure that your PC's Wi-Fi adapter hasn't been turned off, or needs to be reset. The issue might also ...

802.11: the name of the IEEE engineering trade group’s working group for wireless local area networks (WLANs). WLANs began in earnest with 802.11b in 1999 (802.11a came out at the same time, but had ...

When I first started writing about the Mac, networking involved multiple protocols, cables, hubs, routers, switches and several crossed fingers as you attempted to configure the whole thing in the ...