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Your internet service provider is only half the battle. Learn how the right modem and router can make a gigabit plan feel truly fast and eliminate dead spots in your home.

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Unplugging a router and restarting it clears up any software glitches that may have developed and lets it reconnect to an ISP, usually improving performance.

If you have cable outlets, you can convert them into high-speed internet ports using a simple adapter. No rewiring needed.