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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.

How to Enable or Disable a Firewall on Windows and Mac

by Kevin Parrish | May 22, 2025 | How-To, Technology

Learn how to enable or disable the firewall on any Windows PC, Mac desktop, or MacBook.

How to Set Up a Router or Mesh System

by Kevin Parrish | May 22, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To

Setting up a router is easy. We show you how by using examples from popular router brands.

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Mesh Router vs. Wi-Fi Extender: Which Is Right for You?

by Kevin Parrish | May 22, 2025 | 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.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Spectrum

by Kevin Parrish | May 8, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Spectrum offers discounted internet for low-income homes through Internet Assist.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Mediacom

by Kevin Parrish | May 1, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Some ISPs are stepping up to fill the ACP gap. See if you qualify for Xtream Connect.

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Testing Wi-Fi 7—Benchmarking the Fastest Wi-Fi Yet

by Kevin Parrish | Apr 18, 2025 | Home Networking, Technology

We ran several benchmarks to show how Wi-Fi 7 greatly improves upon Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E.

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Best Internet Providers for Business 2025

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 28, 2025 | 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.

Want Fiber Internet? Here’s How Metronet Installed It in My Home

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 21, 2025 | Brand Guides, Featured

See how Metronet contractors installed a new fiber internet connection at my home.

5 Reasons Why Your Internet Keeps Disconnecting and How You Can Fix It

by Kevin Parrish and Austin Aguirre | Mar 11, 2025 | Brand Guides

A broadband tech’s guide to fixing a finicky internet connection.

2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz Wi-Fi: What’s the Difference?

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 10, 2025 | Technology

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi has more range, but 5 GHz Wi-Fi is faster.

CenturyLink vs. Frontier: Which is Better For You?

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 10, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

We compared Frontier and Centurylink internet plans and packages to find a winner in categories including speeds, availability, price, and customer service. Get the breakdown here.

Where Is the Best Place to Set Up Your Router?

by Kevin Parrish and Peter Christiansen | Mar 7, 2025 | FAQ, Technology

If you still find spots in your house where you don’t get internet, you may need to move your router. Here’s where you should place it.