David Henry, President and GM of Connected Home Products at NETGEAR. getty The pandemic has irreversibly accelerated the world’s reliance on Wi-Fi. From the global shift to remote and hybrid ways of working to unprecedented rises in gaming, streaming and AR/VR adoption, Wi-Fi has been at the center of it […]

This story is part of Home Tips, CNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. There’s really never a good time for your Wi-Fi to go out: Whatever you’re using the internet for at the time (streaming TV, gaming online, working from […]

Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock Just about everyone has internet access these days. The Census Bureau reports that 92% of American households have at least one computer and 85% enjoy a home internet connectivity service. But your network equipment can do more than meets the eye. The guest network is a secondary network your […]

The Nintendo Switch doesn’t require an active Internet connection to play most games, especially if you use game cartridges, because the hybrid console is designed for use on the go. However, you need a Wi-Fi connection when setting up the device, creating a Nintendo account, downloading games, or playing multiplayer […]