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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 Important Is My Wireless Router to My Internet Speed?

by | May 24, 2023 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

A router can’t change your internet speed, but it can make the internet feel slow. We explain why.

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How to Find Your IP Address

by | May 23, 2023 | FAQ, Technology

The easiest way to find your network’s public IP address is to google, “What is my...

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How Can I Tell If My ISP Is Throttling My Internet?

by | May 22, 2023 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

Find out how to tell if your internet is being throttled, other reasons your internet speed slows down, and what to do if you’re being throttled by your ISP.

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Bandwidth vs. Latency: What is the Difference?

by | May 22, 2023 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

The terms “bandwidth” and “latency” are always associated with speed. But what do they mean and how to they affect speed? We explain the difference.

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AT&T vs. Frontier: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by | May 22, 2023 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

These two internet providers both have a huge presence. We compare both in categories like cost/value, availability, customer satisfaction and speed.

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How to Set Up Parental Controls on Your Router

by | May 19, 2023 | FAQ

Learn how to set up parental controls on routers made by ASUS, TP-Link, NETGEAR, and more.

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Best Wi-Fi Routers for 2023: The Best We’ve Tested to Date

by | May 19, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Technology

We tested and reviewed more routers than we can count to find out which is the best for any home or small business. You can’t go wrong with our top picks.

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How to Enable or Disable a Firewall on Windows and Mac

by | May 18, 2023 | How-To, Technology

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

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Best Routers with Parental Controls for 2023

by | May 18, 2023 | Equipment Guides

Parental controls are an important part of keeping kids on a schedule and filtering out the dark side of the internet. We list a handful of routers that are perfect for parents who need extra safeguards to protect their youngins.

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The 6 Best Apps for Making Internet Calls 2023

by | May 18, 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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How to Update Your Router’s Firmware

by | May 17, 2023 | How-To

Updating your router’s firmware is easy. We show you how across multiple brands.

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Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems and Routers 2023

by | May 17, 2023 | Equipment Guides

Mesh Wi-Fi systems and routers are ideal for whole-home coverage but don’t always deliver better speeds. We dive in and list the best systems and routers so you can decide what’s best for your home or office.

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