Published May 4, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT Brady is a technology journalist for MakeUseOf with years of experience covering all things mobile, computing, and general tech. He has a focus on Android phones and audio gear, and holds a B.S. in Journalism from St. John's University. Brady has written for publications like Android Central, Android Authority, XDA, Android Police, iMore, and others. He has experience reporting on major events held by Google, Apple, and Samsung, as well as trade shows like Lenovo Innovation World and IFA.  When he's not writing about and testing the latest gadgets, you'll find Brady watching Big East basketball and running.  Questions about whether to use Ethernet or Wi-Fi for connectivity usually get the same answer every single time — a wired connection always beats a wireless one . However, that's in theory, and the real world is rarely that simple. There are seemingly endless reasons why it might be impractical to run an Ethernet cable to a device in your home.…