Internet Provider Comparisons, Speed & Streaming Guides, and FAQs

Best Wi-Fi 6E Routers of 2025

by Kevin Parrish | Sep 15, 2025 | Best Routers

We tested a group of Wi-Fi 6E routers to see if they’re the best fit for your home network.

Optimum versus T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

Optimum vs. T-Mobile: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Austin Aguirre | Sep 15, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Optimum has the edge with speed, but T-Mobile’s straightforward plan and policies receive higher customer ratings.

What Is a Router? Here’s Why You Need It for Internet

by Kevin Parrish | Sep 13, 2025 | FAQ, Technology

A router is a device that typically uses an Ethernet cable to connect to a modem...

What Is a Modem and Why You Need One to Get Internet

by Kevin Parrish | Sep 12, 2025 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Home Networking

Find out what brings your internet connection into your home or office.

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Improve Your Wi-Fi Speed in 10 Simple Steps

by Kevin Parrish | Sep 12, 2025 | Internet Speed Guides

If your home network is acting sluggish, try these 10 simple steps to get faster Wi-Fi.

Best Routers with Parental Controls for 2025

by Kevin Parrish | Sep 11, 2025 | Best Routers, Parental Controls

We tested and reviewed dozens of routers to see which ones have the best parental controls.

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.