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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.

Setting up a router
How Often Should You Reboot Your Router?

by | May 30, 2025 | Equipment Guides, How-To

There’s no definitive rule for how often you should reboot your standalone router, gateway, or mesh...

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How to Connect Your Computer to Your Router with a Wired Connection

by | May 30, 2025 | FAQ

If you’re setting up your own router or trying to fix an issue with your network, there’s a lot to learn about what cables you’ll need and how to use them.

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How to Move Your Router to Another Room

by | May 28, 2025 | How-To, Technology

Get a new room wired for internet and move your router.

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How to Enable or Disable a Firewall on Windows and Mac

by | May 22, 2025 | How-To, Technology

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

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How to Set Up a Router or Mesh System

by | May 22, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To

Setting up a router is easy. We show you how by using examples from popular router brands.

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Mesh Router vs. Wi-Fi Extender: Which Is Right for You?

by | May 22, 2025 | Technology

Everyone wants whole-home coverage, but what’s the best solution? Should you buy a mesh Wi-Fi system or add an extender to your existing router? We compare the two so you can decide what’s best for your home networking needs.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Spectrum

by | May 8, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Spectrum offers discounted internet for low-income homes through Internet Assist.

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Get the Right Internet Speed for Amazon Prime Video

by | May 8, 2025 | Streaming Guides

Prime Video doesn’t need much to stream 4K content. We dig in to determine the speeds you need.

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The Best Internet for Gaming in 2025

by | May 8, 2025 | Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

We dig deep to list the best internet providers based on their tested latency.

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AT&T vs. Spectrum: Which Is Best?

by and | May 7, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

AT&T is perfect for speed demons who don’t want to pay too much. Spectrum offers a faster average speed over its coverage area, thanks to extensive cable infrastructure.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Mediacom

by | May 1, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Some ISPs are stepping up to fill the ACP gap. See if you qualify for Xtream Connect.

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AT&T vs. Mediacom

by | May 1, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

How does Mediacom Internet compare to AT&T? Compare pricing, plans, bundles, and internet speeds from these top internet provders.