The internet seems like this incomprehensible thing that allows us to share information at the speed of light. That’s a nearly accurate description, but the internet isn’t impossible to understand. It ...

The internet is made up of many components, including your internet service provider, routers, switches, and servers. All ...

We're all familiar with (and dependent on) wifi. It's the reason we don't need to plug our internet-ready devices into the wall in order to connect to the world wide web, and it saves those of us ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...