Learn three ways to connect your computer to the internet using USB ports, including adapters and phone tethering.

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The WLAN USB adapter is a small device that plugs into a USB port on your laptop or computer. The device allows you to connect to the Internet wirelessly, and is a common peripheral device for ...

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When you’re gaming, hardwiring into your internet via an Ethernet cord will likely produce the most stable connection — but if you have to game wirelessly, you do have options. The best USB Wi-Fi ...