Ports and connectors are not always the first thing you think about when buying a computer, but it's good to know your options and more about the different types of computer ports and their functions.

Almost any modern communication need can be handled with a wireless solution. File transfers, streaming video, peripheral connections — all of these can be accomplished without a physical connection.

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All our computing devices rely on technology that allows them to connect to other devices and networks. Some of these work using electromagnetic systems, but a good number of them must use a physical ...

Managing your office network is important, especially if you have concerns about high bandwidth usage or if you need to configure the company firewall to block or accept specific ports that office ...

CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He now manages CNET San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D printers ...

Connecting a computer running HyperTerminal emulator software to the console port of a router lets you access router information and modify settings without using the device's Web-based configuration ...

If you've seen your fair share of laptop and desktop computers, you may have noticed that some USB ports have a brightly colored bit of plastic in the middle. It's easy to assume this is just a ...

Everybody I know needs a better home-charging station. Wherever I go, in homes and businesses, adapters, and chargers fill up wall outlets and sprawl across power strips. While you have plenty of ...