Depending on how long "several years" is exactly, there could be really good reason to upgrade your modem, or no reason at all. Still, the quick answer is that yes, there are some differences between ...

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Connect the modem to a wall outlet with a coax cable and plug the modem into an electrical outlet. Connect devices to the modem wirelessly, or with an ethernet cable to a LAN outlet on the modem. When ...

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This has been perplexing me lately. I have had many clients over the years and used a cable ISP personally for a short period and noticed that cable modems just go out intermittently and need to be ...

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CNET editor Dong Ngo shares tips on how to best equip your home for cable internet while saving your hard-earned dollars. Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, ...

This post was done in partnership with The Wirecutter, a list of the best technology to buy. Read the full article below at TheWirecutter.com. A great cable modem should support at least eight ...

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The founder of a hardware hacking group that helps scofflaw internet speed junkies "uncap" their cable modems has written a how-to book. From the press release: Written for people at all skill levels, ...