Motherboard and laptop makers are starting to implement faster integrated NICs onto their products, though 1Gbps LAN connections are still very much ubiquitous. And in an effort to push increasingly ...

Which USB to Ethernet adapters are best? Wi-Fi can be incredibly convenient in public places like coffee shops and other storefronts, but wired connections are superior in a few ways. Accessing the ...

Dell's XPS 13, XPS 15, and the 2-in-1 alternatives are all premium laptops, but there is one small problem: they lack Ethernet ports. But don't fret. In order to get around this absence, you can pick ...

These are our top picks for restoring USB-A and HDMI connectors, memory card slots, and trusty headphone jacks to laptops, ...

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 ...

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Ben Smith is a writer based in Los Angeles, California who has been covering consumer tech for at least five years. He's written thousands of articles for various sites about laptops, tablets, and ...

Unlike laptops, desktops aren't usually hurting for space. Even the smallest desktop form factors have as much space ...

Some (many?) HDMI cables can also carry Ethernet over HDMI. The main use seems to be to provide internet connection to a smart TV from a cable modem box. Currently I have an ethernet-USB adaptor ...