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How to use a wired Ethernet connection with a newer MacBook

Posted on February 24, 2025

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These days wireless Wi-Fi connections are the norm, but there are still situations in which we need to connect our computers to a router with a wired Ethernet connection.

In fact, just last month three different people asked me how they can connect a recent MacBook Pro or MacBook Air that doesn’t have an RJ-45 Ethernet connector to their router via an Ethernet cable.

It can be certainly be done, and it’s actually quite easy to do… [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I connect my PC directly to a modem that’s in another room?

Posted on January 17, 2025

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Question from David:  Hi, Rick. I hope you can give me some advice about a networking issue.

My cable modem is located in my living room but my computer is in the bedroom. I’d like your recommendation on the best way to connect them.

I have decided that I’d rather not use Wi-Fi, so is there any way to connect my computer to the modem without using a router?  [Read more…]

Q&A: Should I connect my Roku via WiFi or Ethernet cable?

Posted on March 14, 2024

Question from Michael:  I just bought a Roku box I have the choice of connecting it to the Internet over WiFi or with an Ethernet cable.

Which one should I choose?

The Roku box is close enough to the router to connect them with a cable and the WiFi signal is strong there.

My question: Is there an advantage to using one method over the other?  [Read more…]

Q&A: Which is better, Wi-FI or a wired Ethernet connection?

Posted on April 24, 2023

Question from Kalin:  I really love your blog Rick, especially how you answer people’s tech questions.

I know that most of the questions you answer are practical in nature but mine is somewhat theoretical so I hope you won’t mind answering it for me.

The question is this: If you have a choice, do you prefer using a wired Ethernet connection or Wi-FI to connect to the Internet?  [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I use a powerline networking kit to share my Internet with the house next door?

Posted on February 23, 2023

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Question from Jane:  Hi Rick. I recently read your post about using a powerline networking kit to access the Internet from a distant room.

Last night I began wondering if that solution would work in my situation.

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