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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.

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How to Use Apple’s Parental Controls for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

by | Mar 4, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Gaming, How-To, Parental Controls, Security

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.

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How to Change Your Wi-Fi Network Name and Password

by | Mar 3, 2025 | FAQ, How-To

To change your Wi-Fi password and increase your network security, you’ll need a few things first. This guide will walk you through the steps to change your network name and password.

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Should You Rent or Buy Your Modem and Router?

by | Mar 3, 2025 | Equipment Guides, How-To

Rent a modem or router (or both) from your internet provider if you want upgrades, replacements,...

T-Mobile’s Price Lock Doesn’t Surprise You with Skyrocketing Rates

by | Feb 28, 2025 | Sponsored

T-Mobile keeps your cost flatlined with Price Lock when you sign up for 5G Home Internet.

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Get the Best Perks with T-Mobile Tuesdays

by | Feb 28, 2025 | Sponsored

T-Mobile Tuesdays is an excellent perk you get when you sign up for 5G internet service.

Beef Up Your Home Security With T-Mobile’s New Internet Offer

by | Feb 28, 2025 | Sponsored

T-Mobile offers a free security camera kit when you sign up for new 5G home internet service.

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How to Get Home Internet on Your Wi-Fi Devices

by | Feb 28, 2025 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Technology

Have all your equipment but don’t know where to start? Our guide walks you through the setup.

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How Important Is My Wireless Router to My Internet Speed?

by | Feb 26, 2025 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

A router can’t change your internet speed, but it can make connections run slow. Find out why.

T-Mobile’s $300 Virtual Prepaid Mastercard Offer Is a Real Steal

by | Feb 20, 2025 | Sponsored

Receive a Virtual Prepaid Mastercard when you get a qualifying T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plan.

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Which Internet Service Providers Have Data Caps?

by and | Feb 18, 2025 | Brand Guides

Data should flow freely like a mountain stream trickling downhill, but some internet providers block that flow after a set limit. We list the internet providers that enforce data caps and those that don’t.

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NETGEAR Orbi RBK853 Review

by | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Router Reviews

The Orbi RBK853 is an expensive mesh system but delivers based on our tests. We dig in deep.

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NETGEAR R6700AX Review

by | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The R6700AX is a decent pick if you’re on a budget, but don’t expect lots of performance. We dive into the R7600AX to see if it’s the right budget-oriented router for your small family or apartment.