Buying your own internet modem is not just a great way to avoid paying rental fees from your ISP—choosing a better model than what your cable company offers lets you unlock better internet and network ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s not just uber-fast internet that’s crucial for gaming—you need a reliable, solid internet connection ...

I'm finally ditching my teleworker account now that I no longer work from home*, and since I have to send the Comcast modem back when I cancel that account I thought I'd buy one rather than pay ...

Fiber internet is only as fast as your router allows. Here's why the router you pair with your fiber connection matters more ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re looking to cut down on your utility bills, investing in your own internet modem and router is ...

A faster internet plan doesn’t always translate to faster real-world Wi-Fi – your router may be limiting the speeds your devices receive. Older routers struggle with walls, distance, and multiple ...

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 ...

Comcast is raising its rental fees for cable modems by $2 a month, up to $10 a year. The move will earn the company hundreds of millions -- assuming customers don't finally start buying their own ...

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