A router's wide area network (WAN) port acts as its gateway to other networks, providing an interface for the router to send outgoing traffic over. Computers should not be connected to a router's WAN ...

One benefit of my ending up between Scott Mueller and Richi Jennings is knowing that I’m not alone in experiencing hardware problems with Ethernet ports. I’m basically a software guy. Coming from a ...

The Maiyunda M1 is a small, cheap, low-power computer that looks like it’s designed for home networking and storage applications. Available in China with prices starting at 1,380 CNY (about $190) for ...

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.

Windows comes pre-configured for Internet access via Ethernet. If your computer includes an Ethernet adapter as many do, connecting your computer to the Internet is as simple as connecting a cable.

FriendlyElec’s NanoPi R5C is a small, cheap computer with a 2 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor, support for up to 4GB of RAM, 32GB of eMMC storage, and a selection of ports that includes HDMI ...

Motherboard makers pull out all the stops when trying to lure enthusiasts. Overclocking features are a given, but many high-end boards boast fancy LED lighting and various bits of eye candy, such as ...

Almost everyone uses a computer daily, but many don't know how a computer works or all the different individual pieces that make it up. In fact, many people erroneously look at a computer and call it ...