Choosing the right Ethernet cable for you isn’t as straight forward as just buying the best Ethernet cable available and calling it a day. There are various generations of Ethernet cable to consider, ...

What's important to remember is that the jacket color only indicates what someone decided it means, not the cable's actual performance. Ethernet cables are classified into categories like Cat 5, Cat ...

There is a special type of Category 5, or Cat 5, cable that can be used to connect two computers without the use of a router or switch. These cables are known as crossover cables and they have ...

Wireless networks may be convenient, but wired networks beat Wi-Fi in every other way. Wired networks are faster, they’re always reliable, and they’re secure. Unless you’re sitting on the couch with a ...

It's been almost a year since many of us started working from home, and it doesn't look like that's going to change anytime soon. In previous Jason Squared shows, Jason Cipriani and I have talked ...

If you can't tell which Ethernet cable goes where, this inexpensive tool can help. Photo: Lewis Wallace/Cult of Mac The Elegiant Wire Tracker looks unassuming, but it helped me solve a frustrating ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. There’s nothing quite like a hardwired gigabit ethernet connection. Well, actually, there is. There’s nothing ...

We spend so much time online that how we connect to the internet has become almost as important as the devices we use. Most people never give it a second thought. They connect their computer to Wi-Fi, ...