Trisha Jandoc

1 week ago | cnet.com | Cierra Noffke |Trisha Jandoc

Slow internet can disrupt your workday, your gaming and even your doctor's appointments. Maybe you've noticed a dip in your upload and download speeds. While there are many reasons for a lagging Wi-Fi connection -- and some quick fixes you can try -- there's also a real possibility that your slow speeds are out of your control. Although technically illegal, your ISP could be intentionally throttling your internet connection. TL;DR: If you suspect this is happening to you, get a good VPN.

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Trisha Jandoc

Imagine trying to complete your senior research project without access to a stable internet connection. Or consider how difficult it might be to do work on a group project if you're constantly getting kicked off your Wi-Fi. That's the reality for many students at historically Black colleges and universities. Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack, president of Claflin University, shared a story about an email he received a few years ago from a student facing that very scenario.

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Trisha Jandoc

When it comes to your home internet connection, there's one question we get asked quite a bit: Does Wi-Fi travel through walls? The short answer is yes, but the long answer is a bit more complicated. I spoke with several experts, including CNET's Laboratory Technical Project Manager, Gianmarco Chumbe, to find out everything you need to know about how your home's walls can impact your connection. It's a simple question, but it has a big impact on your Wi-Fi connection.

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Trisha Jandoc

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack, president of Claflin University, received an email from a student who had left campus and returned home to quarantine. The student wrote:“It is my prayer that Claflin’s passion for education aligns with its compassion.”“I am currently typing my senior research paper at the local McDonald’s that I drive to nine miles every day to do this work because my town doesn’t have Wi-Fi bandwidth,” the student wrote.

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Trisha Jandoc

It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking you have to spend big when it's time for a new pair of wireless earbuds, but that couldn't be further from the truth. This deal is a case in point, with the Anker Soundcore AeroFit open-ear earbuds now available for just $50. That's an $80 savings over the original $130 asking price, but there's a catch -- you need to be an Amazon Prime member to benefit from this deal.