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

by Kevin Parrish | 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 Kevin Parrish | Mar 21, 2025 | Brand Guides, Featured

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

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

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 10, 2025 | Technology

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

CenturyLink vs. Frontier: Which is Better For You?

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 10, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

We compared Frontier and Centurylink internet plans and packages to find a winner in categories including speeds, availability, price, and customer service. Get the breakdown here.

Where Is the Best Place to Set Up Your Router?

by Kevin Parrish and Peter Christiansen | Mar 7, 2025 | FAQ, Technology

If you still find spots in your house where you don’t get internet, you may need to move your router. Here’s where you should place it.

Are Ethernet Cables Slowing Your Connection?

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 7, 2025 | Home Networking

Wired connections are far more faster and reliable than wireless ones. But what if you experience unusually slow speeds with Ethernet? We walk you through a handful of steps to help get your Ethernet connections back up to blazing, glorious speeds.

How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password From Your Phone

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 7, 2025 | Equipment Guides, How-To, Technology

You don’t need to text, write down, or blurt out your Wi-Fi password to friends and...

How to Use Apple’s Parental Controls for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 4, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Gaming, How-To, Parental Controls, Security

Apple provides built-in parental controls to help keep your kids safe online and offline when using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Here’s how to use these tools.

How to Change Your Wi-Fi Network Name and Password

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 3, 2025 | FAQ, How-To

To change your Wi-Fi password and increase your network security, you’ll need a few things first. This guide will walk you through the steps to change your network name and password.