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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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Xfinity Internet Has Some of the Fastest Residential Speeds

by | Jun 30, 2025 | Sponsored

Xfinity has some of the fastest speeds in the nation. Find out why you should sign up now.

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Our Router Selection Methodology

by | Jun 28, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

See how we choose the best Wi-Fi routers and mesh kits for you based on our hands-on testing.

Our Cable Modem Selection Methodology

by | Jun 28, 2025 | Best Cable Modems, Equipment Guides

Find out how we choose the best cable modems and gateways in our buyer’s guides.

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6 Reasons You Need to Get T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet Today

by | Jun 28, 2025 | Sponsored

T-Mobile’s new 5-Year Price Guarantee is just one perk when you sign up for internet.

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How To Set Up Internet in a New Build Home

by | May 30, 2025 | Brand Guides

Brand-new homes usually lack internet. We show you how to get your home connected.

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How to Enable or Disable a Firewall on Windows and Mac

by | May 22, 2025 | How-To, Technology

Learn how to enable or disable the firewall on any Windows PC, Mac desktop, or MacBook.

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How to Set Up a Router or Mesh System

by | May 22, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To

Setting up a router is easy. We show you how by using examples from popular router brands.

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Mesh Router vs. Wi-Fi Extender: Which Is Right for You?

by | May 22, 2025 | Technology

Everyone wants whole-home coverage, but what’s the best solution? Should you buy a mesh Wi-Fi system or add an extender to your existing router? We compare the two so you can decide what’s best for your home networking needs.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Spectrum

by | May 8, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Spectrum offers discounted internet for low-income homes through Internet Assist.

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Testing Wi-Fi 7—Benchmarking the Fastest Wi-Fi Yet

by | Apr 18, 2025 | Home Networking, Technology

We ran several benchmarks to show how Wi-Fi 7 greatly improves upon Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E.

Want Fiber Internet? Here’s How Metronet Installed It in My Home

by | Mar 21, 2025 | Brand Guides, Featured

See how Metronet contractors installed a new fiber internet connection at my home.

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2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz Wi-Fi: What’s the Difference?

by | Mar 10, 2025 | Technology

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi has more range, but 5 GHz Wi-Fi is faster.