Cat5 cables were the best option for wired networking (also called Ethernet) for a long time. But since the release of Cat6, that's changed. Cat6 is now considered the minimum standard for networking, ...

Most HDMI cables you'll use in a home theater or computer setup will just transfer audio and video, but there are ones that ...

Ethernet connections are the veteran workhorse of networking and connectivity. A beautiful web of copper and high-density polyethylene runs through the walls of our homes, apartments, and office ...

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, ...

Close up view of a network switch with multiple yellow Ethernet cables plugged in - Robbany Hossain/Shutterstock If you've been facing slow internet and lagging issues despite paying for a premium ...

Despite faster and more capable Wi-Fi technologies, there's still no substitute for the stability, range, and in many cases, performance, of an Ethernet connection. If you have a compatible router and ...

Saeed Wazir is a South Africa-based journalist with over 15 years of IT experience and a love for reading and writing. He joined Pocket-Lint after writing tech articles for Dot Esports and Screen Rant ...

You may remember ethernet cables from an earlier time during the computer era when they were essential to connect your modem to your desktop computer. Since WiFi took over the world, you may have ...

My MacBook pulled down 800+ Mbps on speed tests, but the smart TV I'd hardwired in my great room couldn't break 90 Mbps no matter what I tried. I spent weeks convinced the TV had a crappy network ...

An Ethernet cable lets you physically connect your computer to the internet. Ethernet connections are almost always faster than WiFi connections and are usually more stable. You'll need to connect one ...

In an increasingly technological world, we've found new and effective ways to send information from one place to another in the blink of an eye. A lot of these transfers happen wirelessly these days, ...

[Teknynja] was working on a project where he needed to drive a few strips of Adafruit Neopixels – WS2812 LED strips – that were located several feet apart. These LED strips draw a lot of current, and ...