Jim Rossman / TNS This week, a reader writes, "I’ve had AT&T internet service for quite some time and still have the original router and modem. Should I upgrade for security and performance reasons?

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NETGEAR NTGR announced the availability of its new Nighthawk DOCSIS 3.1 High-Speed Internet Cable Modem (CM3000). The modem is designed to handle the latest DOCSIS 3.1 cable Internet speeds. The ...

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