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 ...

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 ...

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If you get your home internet connection via your local cable provider, then it may be wise to invest in your own cable modem. Why? Have a look at your bill. If the cable company provided you with a ...

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 ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Whether you want to expand your laptop's storage, give your laptop a few more port options, or just save a few bucks on your monthly internet bill, ...

Apple ensures that iPhone users have the same great experience activating and using their iPhones no matter which service provider they choose. Why can't Arris do the same for cable modems. Last year, ...

I'm sick of paying Comcast $15 a month for Cablemodem rental, and the above modem looked like it wouldn't limit my speed, and came in at a very good pricepoint. ($60) Will it in fact serve me well? It ...