1.   And they are meant to synchronize data with primary computers through cable connections.

2.   A metal cover plate is screwed onto the box to enclose the cable connections.

3.   A simple cable connection to the computer transfers the video images directly, without further processing.

4.   A slowly bubbling national debate over whether and how high-speed cable modem connections to the Internet should be regulated promises to be a jackpot for lawyers and spinmeisters.

5.   All cable connections should be enclosed within a metal junction box.

6.   But in coming years, more and more Americans are likely to want to reach the Internet through high-speed cable connections.

7.   But merger opponents said the executives were ignoring the potential monopolistic power the new company would have as more people switched to high-speed cable connections to reach the Internet.

8.   But people who use cable connections or DSL lines are a different story.

9.   Easy-to-find problems such as loose cable connections.

10.   Home, the Palo Alto startup, will debut high-speed Internet access in Sunnyvale early next year using cable connections and later in other Bay Area cities.