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High-speed cable internet has transformed from a luxury item to a must-have utility for today’s households. Even if you’ve “cut the cord” to eliminate cable television, you still need high-speed ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...

Last winter, the magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck miles off the California coast, prompting tsunami warnings for coastal regions and setting off aftershocks. This quake occurred in a highly active area ...