We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A USB Wi-Fi adapter doesn't sound like such a bad idea. These adapters are tiny enough to fit in your hand, and installing them is as easy as ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Motherboard Wi-Fi has quietly become one of the most common marketing upsells in PC hardware as of late. Many mid-range and high-end boards from large manufacturers now include it by default, often at ...

Working from home by day, gaming and streaming by night? Defeating Wi-Fi dead zones is more important than ever. A mesh network system can help, and these are the best we've tested. I’ve been working ...

These days, your wireless router is not just your lifeline to the internet, but also to your job. We've hand-tested the top routers so you can find the right fit to build a snappy home Wi-Fi network.

The next generation of Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 8, is currently being developed behind closed doors. This time, the emphasis isn’t on pure speed, but instead on improving the user experience. Wi-Fi 8, known right ...

So many of our electronic devices seem like they’re obsolete almost as soon as we buy them. But that’s not the case with wireless speakers. Unlike, say, a laptop or a phone, a speaker that sounds ...

In 2025, there’s no reason you can’t have a wireless keyboard. From the most complex mechanical boards to the sleekest designer models to the flashiest gamer planks, and everything in between, there ...

Update December 30, 2025: Google is adding AI-enhanced audio and RCS web messaging to Google Fi Wireless. RCS web messaging should have been there the whole time, but it’s good to see it finally make ...