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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 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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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.

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Xumo Stream Box Review

by | May 1, 2025 | 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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Is Bundling Optimum Mobile and Internet Worth It?

by | Apr 30, 2025 | Brand Guides

Get a $100 Visa Prepaid Card when you get Optimum 1 Gig Internet

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Testing Wi-Fi 7—Benchmarking the Fastest Wi-Fi Yet

by | Apr 18, 2025 | Home Networking, Technology

We ran several benchmarks to show how Wi-Fi 7 greatly improves upon Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E.

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Wi-Fi 7 Is the Best Yet, and Here’s Why

by | Apr 18, 2025 | Home Networking, Technology

Wi-Fi 7 is the latest standard for wireless connectivity. We dig in to see how it compares.

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NETGEAR Nighthawk MK83 Review

by | Apr 11, 2025 | Product Reviews, Router Reviews

We tested the NETGEAR Nighthawk MK83, and it’s a good mesh Wi-Fi system for the money.