To get internet access in your home, you need both a modem and a router. They aren't interchangeable, and they serve two very different functions. If you think of your home as an island, the modem is ...

In 2023, more than 1.8 million Americans got divorced. For many Americans, retirement accounts represent their largest assets, and divorce often means dividing those accounts between them and their ...

We inherited a home. It still has a mortgage outstanding. My accountant says that if we don’t sell it within six months to a year, we will have to pay capital-gains tax on the full amount we sell it ...

Whenever someone sends me a question about how to fix their Wi-Fi, I wince. It’s not that I dislike helping people with their router problems. In fact, there are few geeky endeavors I find more ...

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Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...

Your WiFi router is responsible for handling all of the data that flows into and out of your home through your internet service provider (ISP). The best routers in Consumer Reports’ ratings keep ...

In a court filing, Netgear says it's losing sales because many US consumers believe TP-Link has severed ties with China. TP-Link says Netgear 'misrepresents the facts.' Amazon Prime Day is on its way, ...

If you inherit a house with a mortgage, you can sell the house or assume the mortgage yourself. You should determine the equity and costs before making any final decisions. You might also consider ...