Quick quick quick version. So I've got this problem, and I think the solution (aside from more cowbell) is a new cable modem. Or at least that's the route I'm taking. Now, I'm the kinda guy who likes ...

So, possible a dumb question. I am on Comcast cable. For several months, download speeds have been abysmal. I have a roughly 8 year old Linksys cable modem. Do I blame obsolete / failing hardware or ...