A long while back, the only way to explore the world was to travel on foot. But today, you can explore the world from your home with just a click. This is thanks to technological advancements that ...

In the computer networking world, the three most ubiquitous pieces of equipment are modems, routers, and switches. These are used everywhere from the datacenter hosting Google to the internet ...

A modem and a router always confuse people. A major class of people considers the modem and router both as one and the same, while numerous people aren’t clear of the roles that both these devices ...

Is it a modem, or is it a router? What’s the box you have for the home connection that connects you to the internet? Usually, you have both the router and the modem or a gateway to connect to the ...

In the modern world, a reliable internet connection is essential for everything from working remotely to streaming your favorite shows. But while most people know they need "Wi-Fi" at home, many don't ...

Not all modems include routers and not all routers have modems. Although, you need both the devices (maybe integrated or not) to get an Internet connection for all the devices in your home. To make ...

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 ...