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Austin Aguirre

Austin worked as a broadband technician installing and troubleshooting countless home internet networks for some of the largest ISPs in the U.S. He became a freelance writer in 2020 specializing in software guides. After graduating with a BS in technical communication from Arizona State University, he joined the team at HighSpeedInternet.com where he focuses on home network improvement and troubleshooting.

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How Can I Tell If My Provider Is Throttling My Internet?

by and | Jan 13, 2025 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

Find out how to tell if your internet is being throttled, other reasons your internet speed slows down, and what to do if you’re being throttled by your ISP.

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T-Mobile Just Achieved the World’s Fastest 5G Upload Speeds

by | Nov 8, 2024 | News

T-Mobile broke a world record for 5G uploads. Here’s why it’s a game-changer for big events.

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Best Value Internet Providers 2024: Frontier

by | Oct 15, 2024 | Annual Review 2024, Data and Research, Featured

Frontier ranked best in value when we compared of all the major internet plans in the U.S.

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How To Pay Your Cox Bill

by | Oct 14, 2024 | Brand Guides

Learn the five different ways you can pay your Cox Internet bill.

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How To Test Your VPN

by | Oct 8, 2024 | Equipment Guides, How-To, VPN

Learn how to ensure your VPN is working properly. Use this guide to fix common VPN issues.

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ROUTERS Act Takes a Narrow View on Cybersecurity

by , , and | Oct 3, 2024 | Featured, Technology

The bill requires a report for Congress no later than one year from when the bill is signed.

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What Is an IP Address?

by | Sep 13, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Technology

Your IP address is your network’s unique identifier on the internet. Find out how it works.

How To Get Your iPhone Out of SOS Mode

by | Aug 28, 2024 | Equipment Guides

Use these settings and tips to get your iPhone out of SOS mode.

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How To Lower Ping for Gaming

by | Aug 16, 2024 | Gaming, How-To

Reduce your gaming ping with our expert tips.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Verizon

by | Aug 6, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Though the Affordable Connectivity Program is ending, Verizon customers can still get cheap internet service with Verizon Forward.

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Stop Hackers and Protect Your Home Network and Data

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Equipment Guides, How-To

Learn how to protect the most vulnerable elements of your online activity, accounts, and home network.

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How To Use the Internet While the Power Is Out

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Emergency, How-To

Learn the different ways you can get online during a power outage.