If you're out of data, the Wi-Fi isn't connecting in your home, or you're just on the go, you can still access the internet through a Wi-Fi hotspot. Many public ...

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 ...

You sit down at the airport, ready for (or relaxing during) a big day of travel. You have the perfect spot, closer to a power outlet than to annoying people. And right when you open your laptop, you ...

The best way to find free Wi-Fi hotspots near you is by using an app on your phone that has access to a large database of hotspots. Your internet service provider (ISP) might also make local hotspots ...

Figuring out how to get free Wi-Fi when you're on the go isn't always easy. This step-by-step guide can help. Children of the ’90s likely remember the agony of those early dial-up Internet years. The ...

Have you noticed your WiFi declining in speed or are you just looking for a faster internet connection in general? You may not even realize some of the major things you're doing wrong that are slowing ...

There may be many reasons for seeking free WiFi or hotspot. Maybe you are on a limited plan on your cell phone, so you want WiFi to spend less on mobile data. It may also happen that the place you are ...

There are few things quite as frustrating as a crummy WiFi connection. Picture the scene: You’re at home relaxing after a hard day of work and you decide to stream the latest episode of “Masters of ...

You’ve been waiting all week for this moment: An evening all to yourself to stream the latest season of your favorite show. What could possibly go wrong? Right on cue, the video freezes. In fact, the ...

Windows 11/10 users may not find much use for these apps as the operating system lets you natively create a WiFi Hotspot; but Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 users are sure to find them useful, as they make ...

Want to use public WiFi without being tracked and safe against hackers? In this guide, we explain how to use public WiFi securely from anywhere with a VPN. When you connect to public WiFi, your web ...

In its weekly tech advice column, the FBI warned holiday travelers about the danger of using free WiFi networks while traveling -- such as those found in hotels or airports. The advice is an old one, ...