When you sign a contract with an internet provider, they'll typically send you a modem and a router in the mail. But which is which? And how are they different? A modem and a router work in tandem ...

A computer screen showing a video call. - Seb_ra/Getty Images Every home is connected nowadays, which requires having access to the internet. This is through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), along ...

Jim Rossman / TNS This week, a reader writes, "I’ve had AT&T internet service for quite some time and still have the original router and modem. Should I upgrade for security and performance reasons?

Everyone needs internet to stay connected, but most people rely on technicians and their more tech-savvy friends and family to set things up. While there's no shame in that, having a basic ...

You might have really fast Internet service, but if your wireless router stinks, you will still be hampered by subpar performance, at least for your wireless devices. Unfortunately for Google Fiber ...

Google Fiber is an Internet service launched by Google in 2010, first in Kansas City. The service slowly expanded for the few years after that, before stalling out around 2015, although earlier this ...

I'm in Mexico. It is extremely difficult dealing with the techies here as I dont speak Spanish and I have to use a third party - here is my problem. You might find is fascinating and also slightly ...

I've just upgraded from 7 Mbps ADSL to 45 Mbps Fiber and I'm having a little difficulty setting up my home network as I'd like. My previous setup was with a ADSL Modem set as a client and my R700 ...

You need to set up both a router and a modem if you want Wi-Fi internet in your home, but there are major differences between the two devices. Despite using it every day, many people find the internet ...