We've discussed the different types of ethernet cables and what they're good for, but they're also easy to hack and re-wire to fit whatever need you may have. Before you start stripping and twisting ...

Ethernet cables can be the weakest link in your home network, but it is ludicrously cheap just to upgrade them to a point ...

We like USB-C here at Hackaday, but like all specifications it is up to manufacturers to follow it and sometimes… they don’t. Sick of commercial cables either don’t label their safe wattage, or ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The median internet connection speed in the United States according to Ookla is just under 290 Mbps — which is plenty more than what most ...

For those of you still running network cable all over the house, Of Zen and Computing has a great rundown on how to splice two cables together for extra long length with an Exacto knife and some duct ...

Why is it that the vast majority of USB cables are 6 feet long? The majority of my time, I need a 1-footer to connect random gadgets to my USB hub. Heck, even a 6-incher would be nice, but a USB cable ...

StarTech's USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Network Adapter stands out among the disappointing USB-based network adapters we've tested, thanks to impressive performance. Easy to install. Compact.

Without an Ethernet port, the MacBook Air is a wireless-only device. But, with a cheap, portable adapter, you can hook it up to a wired network whenever you need. Sharon Profis Former Vice President ...