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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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TP-Link Deco X50-PoE Review: One of the Fastest Mesh Systems We’ve Tested

by | Jun 22, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The Deco X50-PoE is great for business, but it’s a good choice for homes too if you’re willing to go the extra installation mile. We take a closer look.

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How to Set Up a Mesh Network

by | Jun 16, 2023 | How-To, Technology

There’s more to setting up a mesh network than meets the eye.

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How to Find Your IP Address

by , , and | Jun 15, 2023 | FAQ, Technology

Internet providers generally assign one public IP address to each customer, and it's always assigned to...

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How Much Speed Do I Need to Stream Music?

by | May 26, 2023 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

You don’t need a lot of speed to stream music from the internet. You’ll sip just...

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7 Ways to Secure Your Home Network

by and | May 24, 2023 | FAQ, How-To

Keep your internet connection safe with our guide on how to secure your router from hackers.

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How to Set Up Parental Controls on Your Router

by | May 19, 2023 | How-To, Parental Controls

Learn how to set up parental controls on routers made by ASUS, TP-Link, NETGEAR, and more.

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How to Enable or Disable a Firewall on Windows and Mac

by | May 18, 2023 | 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 Update Your Router’s Firmware

by | May 17, 2023 | How-To

Updating your router’s firmware is easy. We show you how across multiple brands.

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The Best Internet Speed Test Tools

by and | Jan 27, 2023 | Technology

A speed test is the measuring tape of your internet connection—a handy tool no netizen should...

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

by | Jan 20, 2023 | Equipment Guides, How-To, Parental Controls

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.

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How to Encrypt Email on Gmail, Outlook, iOS, and More

by | Dec 19, 2022 | FAQ, Technology

Email encryption isn’t a mainstream feature. Corporate environments primarily use encryption for exchanging sensitive data. But...

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How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password From Your Phone

by | Dec 14, 2022 | Equipment Guides, How-To, Technology

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