I've just begun turning off my Spark Technicolor modem when we go to bed at night at night, instead of leaving it connected 24\7. Seems the simplest way to lessen our exposure to malware. (Can't remember the modem model but it was new in Dec 2013 and it's white, :-))

But this isn't a post about bugs, so please don't rush into print with suggestions about anti-malware apps.

The reason for my question is that our Spark Technicolor modem takes at least 10 minutes in the morning to connect to the internet. I've no idea if this is normal because I don't recall ever turning off a modem overnight, in the 30+ years I've been online.

So, is 10 minutes normal or average for a modem to re-establish communication with the Sparkly mothership?

If so, I might go back to leaving it switched on. It's a PIA to remember to turn it back on in the morning. Something of an 'old dogs and new tricks' thing, I guess.