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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Amazon Fire TV streaming media player $34 w/ Sling TV subscription or $84 w/o ...

Have you noticed that sometimes your internet service goes down, only to come back a few minutes later? It might be a vulnerability in your cable modem. If you have an Arris SurfBoard SB6141 you don’t ...

When it comes to setting up your broadband connectivity inside your home or office, odds are that you will want a wireless network. You can get your wireless network with a separate broadband modem ...

This is going to be my get-the-junk-out-of-my-house sale thread. Plan on digging stuff and just keep adding it until the thread dies! If you purchase $25 or more of gear, I’ll cover the shipping ...

Millions of cable modems are said to vulnerable to a flaw that can leave users cut off from the internet -- just by someone clicking on a trick link. How many millions of cable modems is unclear.