Your internet service provider (ISP) brings the internet into your home through a modem. A router then converts that signal ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. What exactly is the internet? Nora, age 8, Akron ...

Configuring TCP/IP settings in Windows is a fundamental skill for anyone looking to troubleshoot network issues. It could come in handy when you are trying to set up a home server or want more control ...

You can use these techniques, including a VPN and alternative methods, to quickly and easily change your IP address.

Let's talk about proxy servers. Proxy servers are often confused with virtual private networks (VPNs) because their network architectures are very similar. But proxies and VPNs are very different ...

The "No Internet, secured" message on Windows computers means that you're connected to an internet signal, but it's not ...

"DNS server not responding" errors show up when your computer and internet connection aren't communicating correctly.

Welcome to the final article in our three-part series on the history of the Internet. If you haven’t already, catch up with part one and part two. As a refresher, here’s the story so far: The ARPANET ...