An open-access network can offer fast fiber, but it works differently than what's offered by typical broadband providers. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist ...

Anne McNamara needs a wireless Internet network in her Germantown, Md., home. It's a good thing her son knows how to set one up. "If Kevin wasn't here, I probably wouldn't attempt it at all," said ...

The internet is bigger and more fragile than ever, thanks to larger attacks. Much of that growth is driven by bots and AI crawlers. Increasingly, we use smartphones and satellites to access the web.

When figuring out what’s happening with an errant internet connection, most folks turn to online or app-based speed tests, most notably the venerable gold standard, Speedtest.net by Ookla, for initial ...

There are myriad reasons your internet connection might be slow. There is a checklist for troubleshooting most of these issues, and the solutions range from surprisingly easy to complex and expensive.