Your TV is more than a screen. Its USB ports will accommodate webcams, controllers, and other gadgets that add surprising, dynamic functionality.

Internet usage goes way up in the cold months, as we're inside entertaining ourselves by gaming and streaming. If you're seeing more buffering than usual, it might be time to upgrade your router.

In residential broadband, meanwhile, AT&T Fiber takes the lead, according to user-submitted Ookla speed tests. Some of the findings in today's report, however, require careful reading.