Author
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.
by Kevin Parrish | Oct 12, 2023 | 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.
by Kevin Parrish | Oct 10, 2023 | Technology
Wi-Fi 6E is the latest standard used in wireless devices and access points, but should you upgrade? We compare it to Wi-Fi 6 to see what makes it different.
by Kevin Parrish | Oct 10, 2023 | Technology
Wi-Fi 6 is a newer specification than Wi-Fi 5, but should you upgrade? We provide seven reasons why you should kick all your Wi-Fi 5 devices to the curb and upgrade everything to Wi-Fi 6. You won’t regret it.
by Kevin Parrish | Sep 25, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Technology
You can find many Wi-Fi security and troubleshooting tips online, but do they work? We find out.
by Rebecca Lee Armstrong and Kevin Parrish | Sep 11, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Featured
Wireless gateways are super convenient as they combine a modem with a wireless router into a single unit. But what’s the best one? We take a look and list the best modem/router combos for DSL and cable internet.
by Kevin Parrish | Sep 7, 2023 | Equipment Guides, How-To
Rent a modem or router (or both) from your internet provider if you want upgrades, replacements,...
by Kevin Parrish | Sep 6, 2023 | FAQ
Which web browsers offer the best features for staying safe online? We compare six browsers.
by Kevin Parrish | Sep 6, 2023 | FAQ, Technology
All wireless devices encrypt their connections by default. Well, usually. Some public Wi-Fi networks may not...
by Kevin Parrish | Sep 5, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews
The Encalife Portable Wifi Extender is good for guests and IoT devices. We test its speeds.
by Kevin Parrish | Aug 22, 2023 | How-To
We walk you through nine suggestions that should help make your Wi-Fi network safer to use.
by Kevin Parrish | Jun 30, 2023 | Parental Controls
Take control of your home internet without losing control of your wallet.
by Kevin Parrish | Jun 26, 2023 | Brand Guides
Best for Windows Microsoft Edge Free Streams 4K Netflix content Adds web apps Get Microsoft Edge...