About Lydia Martin

Lydia Martin

Lydia is a Network Security Specialist currently living and working at a Fortune 500 company in Silicon Valley. Lydia has a Masters's in Computer Science and Engineering. She used to work as a Cybersecurity Engineer and later switched to Network Security, which requires deep hardware and software knowledge.

She also has several different industrial certifications such as CompTia Network+, CompTia A+, Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless (CCNP Wireless). Most of her writing is about technology, cybersecurity, wireless devices, smart IoT devices.

Best Docsis 3.1 Gigabit Modem Tested 11 modems

Which gigabit modem is best for a gigabit internet cable plan?

According to our research and test results, Motorola MB8600 is the best gigabit Docsis 3.1 modem. Depending on where you live, a Gigabit internet plan is usually expensive. And renting a gigabit modem from the cable company may end up costing you more in the long run. For example, internet service providers (ISP) usually charge $10 to $25 a month for a modem or a router. For two years of service, you would probably spend around $240- $360 to rent. On the other hand, buying a Gigabit modem will cost you about $ 7 - $10 a month, depending on the modem you choose. And you get to keep using the same modem as long as you want.

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Best 4K TVs Under $1000

If you are in the market for a 4K TV, then look no further than this buying guide and review.

Selecting a good 4k tv under $1000 isn't as easy as it sounds. There are a lot of things consider, such as screen size, refresh rate, HDR, sound system, connectivity specs, operating system, and of course, the price. This is why we have tested 124+ 4k TVs and compiled a list of the best 4k TVs under $1000 for different categories.

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