If your laptop loses internet connection when connected to an external monitor, you are not alone. While Wi-Fi problems are common, this could also be a glitch with the monitor or the laptop itself.

Most people use the word “Wi‑Fi” when they really mean “internet,” and that mix‑up quietly shapes how we shop for service, troubleshoot outages, and even argue with our providers. The real split is ...

The WiFi indicator on an HP laptop indicates the status of the WiFi signal. If it turns orange or red, it indicates that the laptop cannot connect to the WiFi. If your HP laptop wireless light stays ...

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 ...

Fiber and cable internet generally provide the fastest speeds, while 5G and fixed wireless are growing as flexible options. Fiber is ideal for heavy users like gamers and remote workers, while cable ...

When you sign a contract with an internet provider, they'll typically send you a modem and a router in the mail. But which is which? And how are they different? A modem and a router work in tandem ...