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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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Linksys Hydra 6 Review

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

The Hydra 6 is a basic Wi-Fi 6 router sold for under $200. We run it through our tests.

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NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX50 Review

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

The Nighthawk RAX50 is a decent upgrade from Wi-Fi 5. We run it through our tests and compare.

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TP-Link Archer AX21 Review

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

The AX21 has good speeds but lacks some features. We find out if it’s the best budget router.

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TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro Review

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

We run the TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro through our tests to see if it’s the best value for you.

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NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX80 Review

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

The RAX80 is one of our favorite Nighthawk routers. See how it measures against similar models.

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TP-Link Deco X55 Pro Review

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

The Deco X55 Pro is a nice upgrade from the original, but is it right for you? We find out.

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Linksys Hydra Pro 6 Review

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

The Linksys Hydra Pro 6 is an okay Wi-Fi 6 router. We dig in to see if it’s ideal for you.

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Cisco Meraki Go GX50 Review

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

We ran our tests to discover the speeds you can get through the Meraki Go GX50’s firewall.

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TP-Link Archer AXE75 Review

by | Apr 11, 2025 | Product Reviews, Router 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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What To Do if You Don’t Have Phone Service

by | Apr 8, 2025 | Emergency, How-To

What do you do when your cellular service goes on the fritz? We go over a few ideas.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet through Optimum

by | Apr 7, 2025 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

Optimum Advantage Internet is designed for low-income households. Find out if you qualify.

Optimum vs. Verizon: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by | Apr 4, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

While Optimum has slightly cheaper plans and better satisfaction from its customers, it ultimately falls short of delivering the same quality and coverage that Verizon Fios plans can. If you’re trying to shave a few bucks a month off your bills, you can pick up Optimum and at worst cancel easily if you don’t like what you get, but we think Verizon Fios is the provider you’ll want to be with for the long haul.