How the internet and Wi-Fi work: A guide to connections, data and the cloud

Your internet service provider (ISP) brings the internet into your home through a modem. A router then converts that signal ...
BroadbandNow on MSN

How Does the Internet Work?

The internet seems like this incomprehensible thing that allows us to share information at the speed of light. That’s a ...
Asia Society

How the Internet Works, and How China Censors it

June 30, 2025 — Computer scientist Laura Edelson and China researcher Jessica Batke discuss some of what they learned over the course of their 18-month investigation into China's online censorship ...

Wi-Fi extenders can boost the internet signals in your home — here's how they work

Wi-Fi extenders work by duplicating and rebroadcasting the internet signal, which increases its range throughout your home.
The Verge

Hidden Systems is the book I’ll use to teach my kids how the internet works

The 262-page graphic novel by cartoonist Dan Nott beautifully illustrates and explains how to conceptualize the internet, water supply, and power grid. The 262-page graphic novel by cartoonist Dan ...
GeekWire

The under-the-radar tech revolution that could change how the internet works

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Marcelo Calbucci on Mar 25, 2025 at ...
CNET

Pay Up, AI Bot: That's the Message From a Key Company in How the Internet Works

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...
Forbes

Satellite Internet Explained: How Does It Work And Is It Right For You?

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...