Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show ...

This post was done in partnership with The Wirecutter, a buyer's guide to the best technology. Read the full article here. After researching 88 cable modems this year, the Arris SURFboard SB6141 ...

From the Cheapskate: Still paying a rental fee for your modem? This top-rated refurb would cost you at least $70 new. And in the long run it'll save you money. Plus: How to get cheap Amazon Prime and ...

Renting a modem from your ISP can be expensive, and it's usually a much better idea to buy one for yourself. If you're looking for a modem that will last you well into the future, the Motorola SB6141 ...

Upgraded to a newer model not that long ago to support the speed increases in my neighborhood and have my SB6141 for sale. Used on TimeWarner in NY and never had any issues with it. Included is the ...