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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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How to Get Home Internet on Your Wi-Fi Devices

by | Apr 19, 2024 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Technology

Have all your equipment but don’t know where to start? Our guide walks you through the setup.

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The 6 Best Apps for Making Internet Calls 2024

by | Apr 18, 2024 | FAQ, How-To

The type of service or app you need to make calls on the internet squarely depends...

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What Is a Good Internet Speed for Gaming?

by and | Apr 18, 2024 | Brand Guides, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

You don’t need a lot of speed to play games online or stream games to your devices. We examine what games and their associated networks require from an internet connection and explain how some external factors can disrupt your gameplay.

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Are Ethernet Cables Slowing Your Connection?

by | Apr 17, 2024 | Brand Guides

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.

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7 Signs You Need a New Router

by | Apr 17, 2024 | Equipment Guides, How-To

An outdated router can slow down your Wi-Fi and leave your network vulnerable to threats. We’ll walk you through five signs that it’s time for an upgrade.

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The Best Web Browsers of 2024

by | Apr 17, 2024 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

You need a web browser to surf the World Wide Web, but which one is the best? We ran the most popular web browsers through a series of tests to see which one is the fastest on Windows and MacOS.

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How to Change Your Wi-Fi Network Name and Password

by | Apr 16, 2024 | 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.

What Is a Modem and Why You Need One to Get Internet

by | Mar 21, 2024 | FAQ

Find out what brings your internet connection into your home or office.

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What Is a Router? Here’s Why You Need It for Internet

by | Mar 21, 2024 | FAQ, Technology

A router is a device that typically uses an Ethernet cable to connect to a modem...

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First AI-Powered DOCSIS 4.0 Gateway with W-Fi 7 Coming to Xfinity

by | Feb 26, 2024 | News, Technology

Xfinity has a new gateway with DOCSIS 4.0 and Wi-Fi 7. We look to see why it matters to you.

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Best Internet Providers for Business 2024

by | Feb 2, 2024 | Brand Guides, Internet Speed Guides

What’s the best internet service for your business? We take a look at the top major business internet providers and list their current plan lineups so that you can make a well-informed decision.

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Best Powerline Network Adapters 2024

by | Dec 20, 2023 | Equipment Guides

Most powerline network adapters on the market look the same and have many of the same features, so how do you choose? We’ve done the research for you.