For most of us, the Wi-Fi signal usually ends at the back door. If that includes you, your laptop, projector or big-screen TV might be unable to connect to the internet for a big sporting event or a ...

Trouble streaming Netflix? The problem could be WiFi dead zones in your home. Maybe your house is a little too spacious, or the layout of your apartment just isn't conducive to a consistent signal.

To anyone with a slow, spotty internet connection, WiFi range extenders sound like a bargain. You buy one for as little as $20, plug it into an outlet, and your problem is solved. Or so the marketing ...

Learn how to extend your Wi-Fi range outside into your backyard. Most options our CNET writers have explored over the years don't require drilling holes or running new wiring outdoors. Still, getting ...

Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband. His 20+ years of experience as a writer and editor include time at the broadband marketplace Allconnect, as well as working with clients like ...