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Kevin Parrish

Kevin Parrish has more than a decade of experience working as a writer, editor, and product tester. He began writing about computer hardware and soon branched out to other devices and services such as networking equipment, phones and tablets, game consoles, and other internet-connected devices. His work has appeared in Tom’s Hardware, Tom's Guide, Maximum PC, Digital Trends, Android Authority, How-To Geek, Lifewire, and others. At HighSpeedInternet.com, he focuses on network equipment testing and review.

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Why Your Modem and Router Lights Are Blinking

by , , and | Dec 8, 2025 | Equipment Guides

Learn what all those lights on your modem and router actually mean and how you can use them.

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Best Routers with Parental Controls for 2026

by | Dec 8, 2025 | Best Routers, Parental Controls, Security

We tested and reviewed dozens of routers to see which ones have the best parental controls.

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Is 100Mbps Fast?

by and | Dec 8, 2025 | Brand Guides

100Mbps often advertised among internet providers, but how fast is it? Learn what you can do with 100Mbps.

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The 6 Best Apps for Making Internet Calls in 2026

by and | Dec 5, 2025 | FAQ, How-To

You don't need a landline or even a mobile phone number to make phone calls anymore—we...

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The Best Ethernet Cables of 2026

by | Dec 4, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

Ethernet cables are a major part of your home network. You need at least one to connect your router to your modem or fiber ONT. We list the best Ethernet cables available today so you can safeguard your speeds against possible wired slowdowns.

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5 Reasons Why Your Internet Keeps Disconnecting and How You Can Fix It

by and | Dec 3, 2025 | Brand Guides

A broadband tech’s guide to fixing a finicky internet connection.

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Increase Your Internet Speed Using Your Router’s Wi-Fi Channels

by | Dec 3, 2025 | Brand Guides

Improve your Wi-Fi speeds and connection quality by choosing the best Wi-Fi channel for your router.

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How to Connect Your Computer to Your Router with a Wired Connection

by | Dec 3, 2025 | FAQ

If you’re setting up your own router or trying to fix an issue with your network, there’s a lot to learn about what cables you’ll need and how to use them.

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Best Long-Range Routers for Extended Wi-Fi 2025

by | Dec 3, 2025 | Best Routers

We dodged traffic and stood across the street to see which router delivered good speeds.

Best Long-Range Routers 2022
The Fastest Internet Routers

by | Dec 2, 2025 | Best Routers

Gigabit internet is old news. Multi-Gig internet is the hip new connection. We tested dozens of routers to see which ones could handle those blazing speeds.

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Improve Your Wi-Fi Speed in 10 Simple Steps

by | Dec 2, 2025 | Internet Speed Guides

If your home network is acting sluggish, try these 10 simple steps to get faster Wi-Fi.

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How To Use Sony’s Parental Controls for PlayStation Consoles and Services

by | Dec 2, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Gaming, How-To, Parental Controls, Security

Find out how to set the parental controls on PlayStation-branded devices and services.