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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.
Xumo Stream Box Review
by Kevin Parrish | Sep 19, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews
The Xumo Stream Box is a new media streamer provided by Spectrum and Xfinity. We take a look.
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How to Set Up a Home Wi-Fi Network
by Rebecca Lee Armstrong and Kevin Parrish | Sep 11, 2023 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Technology
Setting up Wi-Fi in your home or office is easier than you may think. All you...
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Best Modem Router Combos for Superfast Connections 2023
by Rebecca Lee Armstrong and Kevin Parrish | Sep 11, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Featured
Wireless gateways are super convenient as they combine a modem with a wireless router into a single unit. But what’s the best one? We take a look and list the best modem/router combos for DSL and cable internet.
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Best Wi-Fi Extenders 2023
by Kevin Parrish | Sep 11, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Internet Speed Guides
Say goodbye to dead zones, as these top Wi-Fi extenders extend your wireless network into areas where your router simply can’t reach.
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Improve Your Wi-Fi Speed in 10 Simple Steps
by Rebecca Lee Armstrong, Kevin Parrish, and Austin Aguirre | Sep 8, 2023 | Internet Speed Guides
In our world of instant connections, no one likes slow Wi-Fi. If your home network is acting sluggish, try these 10 simple steps to get faster Wi-Fi.
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What Is a Good Internet Speed for Gaming?
by Peter Christiansen and Kevin Parrish | Sep 8, 2023 | 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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Should You Rent or Buy Your Modem and Router?
by Kevin Parrish | Sep 7, 2023 | Equipment Guides, How-To
Rent a modem or router (or both) from your internet provider if you want upgrades, replacements,...
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The 6 Best Apps for Making Internet Calls 2023
by Kevin Parrish | Sep 7, 2023 | FAQ, How-To
Google Voice is the best service for calling landlines and mobile phone numbers from the internet—especially...
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Best Internet Browsers for Security
by Kevin Parrish | Sep 6, 2023 | FAQ
Which web browsers offer the best features for staying safe online? We compare six browsers.
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8 Terrifying Security Flaws in Your Wi-Fi—And How to Fix Them
by Kevin Parrish | Sep 6, 2023 | FAQ, Technology
All wireless devices encrypt their connections by default. Well, usually. Some public Wi-Fi networks may not...
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Encalife Portable Wifi Extender Review
by Kevin Parrish | Sep 5, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews
The Encalife Portable Wifi Extender is good for guests and IoT devices. We test its speeds.
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TP-Link Archer AXE75 Review
by Kevin Parrish | Sep 5, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews
The AXE75 is a good upgrade from Wi-Fi 5, but is it the right router for you? We find out.
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