Q: I'm thinking of buying a cable modem so I don't have to pay a monthly fee to lease a modem from Comcast. How much would such a modem cost, and how easy would it be to install? A: Faster Internet ...

A lot has changed in home and SOHO networking in the 5 years since we first published Installing a Cable Modem: USB vs. Ethernet. If you want the current thinking on which port is better for ...

Many people continue to pay Comcast and other cable-based ISPs monthly fees to rent cable modems. But with a little research, you can buy your own modem outright and save money in the long run. The ...

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 ...

If you’re on cable internet, chances are you probably pay a monthly fee to your service provider to rent one of their modems. However, this fee can be eliminated by simply bringing your own modem and ...

Welcome to Tech 911 week. Since a lot of us are stuck in our homes or apartments, I’m answering at least one of your questions about working from home each day. (And I might even do one big rapid-fire ...

ATLANTA – The two little green lights shine unblinking, all through the day and the night. The connection stays constant, from desktop to the Internet whether the computer is booted up, shut down or ...