The most expensive Ethernet cable isn't necessarily the fastest one for your setup. Anna Reshetnikova/Getty Images You can pay more for an Ethernet cable and get tougher construction, additional shielding or a higher category rating. But it can't make the rest of your network suddenly faster. Even with a cable rated for more than 1Gbps
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I adore this $13 ethernet switch so much, I bought
Image: Ben Patterson/Foundry We all think of wireless when it comes to smart home and home entertainment—Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Bluetooth, Thread, Z-Wave, and what have you—but a surprising number of smart devices depend on good, old-fashioned wired ethernet for the best performance. The Philips Hue Bridge? Needs an ethernet cable. Got an Apple TV streaming box?