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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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Best Internet Plans and Discounts for Students

by Peter Christiansen and Kevin Parrish | Apr 9, 2024 | Brand Guides

In addition to a wide range of public programs that help students stay connected, many ISPs offer their own programs designed to help students. Check out programs from Xfinity, Spectrum, Mediacom, and Frontier.

The Best Ethernet Cables of 2024

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 22, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

Ethernet cables are a major part of your home network. You need at least one to connect your router to your modem or fiber ONT. We list the best Ethernet cables available today so you can safeguard your speeds against possible wired slowdowns.

What Is a Modem and Why You Need One to Get Internet

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 21, 2024 | FAQ

Find out what brings your internet connection into your home or office.

What Is a Router? Here’s Why You Need It for Internet

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 21, 2024 | FAQ, Gaming, Technology

A router is a device that typically uses an Ethernet cable to connect to a modem...

CenturyLink vs. Spectrum: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Kevin Parrish and Chili Palmer | Mar 15, 2024 | Brand Guides, Provider Comparisons (Versus)

CenturyLink and Spectrum offer two completely different internet connections, but which one is right for you? We compare the two providers so you can make the best choice if they’re both available where you live.

CenturyLink vs. Frontier: Which is Better For You?

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 15, 2024 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

We compared Frontier and Centurylink internet plans and packages to find a winner in categories including speeds, availability, price, and customer service. Get the breakdown here.

Linksys Hydra Pro 6 Review

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 13, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Product 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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Internet Speed vs. Bandwidth: What’s the Difference?

by Kevin Parrish and Peter Holslin | Mar 11, 2024 | Technology

The terms “speed” and “bandwidth” are often used interchangeably, but they’re slightly different in meaning. Here’s the breakdown.

The Best Internet Providers for Streaming in 2024

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 8, 2024 | Brand Guides, Streaming Guides

Stream TV, movies, and online games with the top internet plans for streaming. View the top providers and plans for online streaming.

Best Wi-Fi 6E Routers of 2024

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 6, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews

We tested a group of Wi-Fi 6E routers to see if they’re the best fit for your home network.

The Best Internet for Gaming in 2024

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 6, 2024 | Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

You can play games online using any land-based internet service without much issue. But gamers demand the best because lag is simply unacceptable, so we dig deep to list the best internet providers based on their tested latency.

Spectrum vs. Frontier: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 5, 2024 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

If it’s Spectrum vs. Frontier, go with Frontier. Frontier’s fiber internet offers speeds fast enough for any home, and the 50/50 and 500/500 plans are a great value.