A weak Wi-Fi signal complicates your online lifestyle, but there are plenty of ways to boost your Wi-Fi signal to improve productivity and enjoyment. Many people like to extend their Wi-Fi range ...

Upgrading to a faster router is always a good idea, but that doesn't mean your old router has to go to waste. There are several ways to repurpose an old router, such as turning it into a ...

Putting aluminum foil behind your router can boost Wi-Fi signal slightly. Foil increased download speed by 58%, upload by 3%, ping worsened by 12 ms. Results vary by user and setup; foil may not ...

It's a familiar scenario: you bought a top-tier Wi-Fi router, yet there's still that one corner of the house where the signal is weak. Even the best routers have their limits, but the signal has to ...

Here’s how to strengthen your Wi-Fi at home using WI-FI extenders, including how Wi-Fi extenders work, when you need one, and which ones to try. Anyone who has ever moved five feet too far from their ...

We all know the frustration of slow or unreliable Wi-Fi. Whether it's buffering during a favorite show or lagging video calls, it feels like you spend more time trying to fix the problem than actually ...

Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything related to home internet. She graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a focus on ...