While it isn't always there, many TVs and streaming devices do have a LAN port, or the capability to add one via USB. Why would you use it instead of Wi-Fi?

Hallie Seltzer worked with CNET's broadband team, covering ISP reviews, provider comparisons and a little bit of everything related to home internet. She's a graduate of Rogers State University in ...

Before I started on the CNET broadband beat, I didn't know much about the internet. Like most people, I only thought about my internet when it wasn't working. As I started learning more about how the ...

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, ...

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a feature supported by devices that enable them to be powered by ethernet cabling. This technology cuts down on connections by combining data and power into a single cable ...

Every so often, we get questions from people who plan to install Ethernet cable in their homes. The most frequent question we get is, "what's the difference between Cat 5e and Cat 6 cable, and which ...

Many of these ports are important, notably the eARC HDMI port, but some of them don't have that kind of value. It might be a ...