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Rebecca Lee Armstrong

Rebecca Lee Armstrong has more than six years of experience writing about tech and the internet, with a specialty in hands-on testing. She started writing tech product and service reviews while finishing her BFA in creative writing at the University of Evansville and has found her niche writing about home networking, routers, and internet access at HighSpeedInternet.com. Her work has also been featured on Top Ten Reviews, MacSources, Windows Central, Android Central, Best Company, TechnoFAQ, and iMore.

CenturyLink vs. Cox

by Peter Holslin, Rebecca Lee Armstrong, and Austin Aguirre | Mar 15, 2024 | Brand Guides, Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Choose CenturyLink for wide availability and affordable 1 Gig packages. Choose Cox for better budget pricing and more consistent speeds.

Disney+ vs. Netflix

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong | Mar 14, 2024 | Brand Guides, Provider Comparisons (Versus), Streaming Guides

Bottom line: Both Disney+ and Netflix are top-tier streaming services, but if you have to choose only one, you should stick with Netflix for now. It costs more, but it also offers a significantly larger content library and a wider variety of movies and TV shows.

What Is the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?

by Peter Christiansen, Rebecca Lee Armstrong, and Kevin Parrish | Feb 7, 2024 | FAQ

The EBB program ended December 31, 2021 and was replaced by the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)....

8 Reasons Why Your Internet is Slow (and How to Fix It)

by Austin Aguirre, Rebecca Lee Armstrong, and Kevin Parrish | Oct 18, 2023 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

Finally – your ultimate guide to fixing slow internet. Quick fixes, step-by-step help, common problems, factors that might effect speeds, and more.

Best High-Speed Network Switches 2024

by Kevin Parrish and Rebecca Lee Armstrong | Oct 16, 2023 | Equipment Guides, FAQ

We compare network switches to see which ones deliver the best speeds for your streaming, gaming, or other home networking needs.

How Important Is My Wireless Router to My Internet Speed?

by Kevin Parrish and Rebecca Lee Armstrong | Oct 16, 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.

Max vs. Netflix

by Dave Schafer and Rebecca Lee Armstrong | Oct 10, 2023 | Provider Comparisons (Versus), Streaming Guides

Max or Netflix: Which is better? Both have powerhouse originals and on-demand streaming, but it depends...

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How Much Internet Speed You Need To Work From Home

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong and Kevin Parrish | Oct 6, 2023 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

Internet demands can be high when sending emails, video-conferencing, and just doing your job. So how much internet speed do you need when working from home?

Best Modem Router Combos for Superfast Connections 2024

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong and Kevin Parrish | Sep 11, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Featured

Wireless gateways are super convenient as they combine a modem with a wireless router into a single unit. But what’s the best one? We take a look and list the best modem/router combos for DSL and cable internet.