When it comes to wired networks, you'll often hear people using "LAN cables" and "Ethernet cables" interchangeably, but are ...

A technical comparison of EMI shielding, PoE compatibility, and signal degradation in Cat6 and Cat8 networking setups.

The first data cables were PVC-insulated single conductors that were stranded into pairs to prevent possible faults. Later, it was ascertained that low-capacity insulation (e.g., polyethylene) has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Generally, wired internet speeds are faster than Wi-Fi connections, which means hardwired devices plugged in including MacBooks, ...

The new IEEE 802.3bt Power over Ethernet (PoE) standard allows standard Ethernet cables to carry up to 90 W of power, opening the doors to almost any Ethernet device being powered by a single Ethernet ...

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 ...

Our cable adventure is coming to a close. First we took our two $340 AudioQuest Vodka Ethernet cables to Las Vegas and subjected one of them to a live listening test; listeners were unable to tell it ...

Internet connectivity is of the utmost importance in today's day and age, especially in gaming. Even offline games like ones with single-player campaigns require an internet connection for storing ...