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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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The 6 Best Apps for Making Internet Calls 2025

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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The Best Web Browsers of 2025

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.

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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Is My Wi-Fi Slow Because of My Router or My Internet Provider?

by | Feb 28, 2024 | FAQ, How-To, Internet Speed Guides

Your Wi-Fi may be slow due to a number of reasons, including issues with your internet...

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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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ASUS RT-AX68U Review

by | Feb 10, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The ASUS RT-AX68U is a great Wi-Fi 6 router at a great price. We ran it through our barrage of tests to compare it with the similarly priced competition.

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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 2025

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.

Best Cable Modems 2025

by | Dec 20, 2023 | Equipment Guides

Stop paying equipment rental fees with these pro picks for cable internet.

Best Password Managers
Best Password Managers of 2025

by | Dec 13, 2023 | Brand Guides

LastPass is our go-to solution for password management. It checks all the right boxes: desktop and mobile support, password sharing, file storage, family management, dark web monitoring, and more. See how we rate the rest.