Category: How-To
![woman sitting at a computer and smiling](https://www.highspeedinternet.com/app/uploads/2023/04/women-on-couch-working-on-laptop.jpg)
by Peter Holslin | Jul 27, 2023 | How-To
Take a look at this how-to guide for tips on giving your internet speed a boost. We have simple fixes along with recommendations for major upgrades.
![woman sitting at laptop at a cafe while drinking coffee](https://www.highspeedinternet.com/app/uploads/2020/10/woman-sitting-at-laptop-with-coffee-1.jpg)
by Peter Holslin | Jul 27, 2023 | How-To, Technology
Free Wi-Fi is safe if you take some precautions. Click on this guide to get pro tips on keeping your data secure while on a public network.
![closed sign on the front door of a restaurant](https://www.highspeedinternet.com/app/uploads/2020/09/door-closed.jpg)
by Chili Palmer | Jun 28, 2023 | Brand Guides, How-To
Unsatisfied with your internet service or provider? Here’s the best guide to cancelling your internet service.
by Austin Aguirre | Jun 16, 2023 | How-To, Technology
Expert tips to get your hotspot back up and running
![How to set up home Wi-Fi network](https://www.highspeedinternet.com/app/uploads/2021/02/How-to-set-up-a-home-wifi-network.jpg)
by Kevin Parrish | Jun 16, 2023 | How-To, Technology
There’s more to setting up a mesh network than meets the eye.
![best-wifi-6-routers](https://www.highspeedinternet.com/app/uploads/2020/11/best-wifi-6-routers.jpg)
by Austin Aguirre | May 25, 2023 | How-To, Technology
Get a new room wired for internet and move your router.
![happy couple using laptop in bright kitchen surrounded by plants](https://www.highspeedinternet.com/app/uploads/2022/05/How-to-keep-your-router-gateway-secure-featured.jpg)
by Rebecca Lee Armstrong | May 24, 2023 | FAQ, How-To
Keep your internet connection safe with our guide on how to secure your router from hackers.
![screenshow of Windows settings](https://www.highspeedinternet.com/app/uploads/2023/05/enable-disable-firewall-feature-image.jpg)
by Kevin Parrish | May 18, 2023 | How-To, Technology
Learn how to enable or disable the firewall on any Windows PC, Mac desktop, or MacBook.
![How to update router firmware](https://www.highspeedinternet.com/app/uploads/2023/05/how-to-update-firmware-feature.jpg)
by Kevin Parrish | May 17, 2023 | How-To
Updating your router’s firmware is easy. We show you how across multiple brands.
![Setting up a router](https://www.highspeedinternet.com/app/uploads/2021/05/Router-Controls.jpg)
by Kevin Parrish | Feb 14, 2023 | Equipment Guides, How-To
There’s no definitive rule for how often you should reboot your router or wireless gateway. Ideally,...
![A woman and her child using a laptop](https://www.highspeedinternet.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Parental-Contol-Routers.jpg)
by Kevin Parrish | Jan 20, 2023 | Equipment Guides, How-To
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.
![kids playing video games on the couch](https://www.highspeedinternet.com/app/uploads/2021/05/featured-kids-playing-video-games-on-couch.jpg)
by Kevin Parrish | 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...