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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.

Optimum vs. Verizon: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Kevin Parrish | Sep 11, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

While Optimum has slightly cheaper plans and better satisfaction from its customers, it ultimately falls short of delivering the same quality and coverage that Verizon Fios plans can. If you’re trying to shave a few bucks a month off your bills, you can pick up Optimum and at worst cancel easily if you don’t like what you get, but we think Verizon Fios is the provider you’ll want to be with for the long haul.

Spectrum vs. Optimum: Which Internet Provider Is Best?

by Kevin Parrish | Sep 11, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Compare Spectrum and Optimum Internet services side-by-side with pricing, speeds, and more.

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What Is a Good Internet Speed for Gaming?

by Peter Christiansen and Kevin Parrish | Sep 10, 2025 | 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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Ethernet vs. Wi-Fi: Is It Really Better to Go Wireless?

by Kevin Parrish | Sep 5, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Gaming

Ethernet vs. WiFi: Understand the key differences and choose the best connection for your needs. Learn about speed, reliability, and performance factors. Make an informed decision today!

The Best Ethernet Cables of 2025

by Kevin Parrish | Sep 4, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

Ethernet cables are a major part of your home network. You need at least one to connect your router to your modem or fiber ONT. We list the best Ethernet cables available today so you can safeguard your speeds against possible wired slowdowns.