How the internet and Wi-Fi work: A guide to connections, data and the cloud

Your internet service provider (ISP) brings the internet into your home through a modem. A router then converts that signal ...

How to choose the right home internet connection type: Fiber, cable, 5G and more explained

Discover differences between fiber, cable, 5G, DSL and satellite internet to select the best connection type for your home ...

Scientists Think We’re One Step Closer to a Quantum Internet

By mixing together quantum and classical data, scientists successfully transmitted quantum signals using Verizon’s fiber ...
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What Do Symmetrical Internet Speeds Mean, and Do I Need It?

Upgrading to symmetrical speed in our increasingly connected world could make all the difference in your home internet ...
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What Lessons Can We Learn from the Internet for AI/ML Evolution?

The principles that made the Internet so successful can guide us in building the next wave of AI systems.

Slow or spotty Wi-Fi at home? Try my 10 go-to fixes to optimize your internet - fast

If you're running an older router, and your computers support it, you may also get a speed surge by upgrading to a router that supports Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E. With 6E, you can get up to 1Gbps, which is ...