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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.

Megabits vs. Megabytes: What you need to know

by Kevin Parrish and Peter Christiansen | Dec 20, 2023 | FAQ, Technology

Confused about megabits and megabytes? We’ll explain what the difference is so you can keep them straight when it really counts.

Mbps vs. Gbps: Do You Need Gigabit Internet?

by Kevin Parrish and Peter Christiansen | Dec 20, 2023 | FAQ, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

Gigabit internet is a connection with speeds between 940–1,000 Mbps. But do you really need a connection that fast? We list the benefits of a gigabit connection and every plan with gigabit speeds and faster so you can decide.

7 Signs of a Hacked Router and How to Fix It

by Kevin Parrish | Dec 20, 2023 | How-To, Internet Speed Guides

See if you have a hacked router and learn how to safeguard your data and devices against future attacks.

Best Long-Range Routers for Extended Wi-Fi 2024

by Kevin Parrish | Dec 19, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Internet Speed Guides

We dodged traffic and stood across the street to see which router delivered good speeds.

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

by Kevin Parrish and Austin Aguirre | Dec 19, 2023 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Choose Xfinity for consistently fast speeds and wide availability. Choose Frontier for affordable bundles and fast fiber upload speeds.

Spectrum vs. Frontier

by Kevin Parrish | Dec 19, 2023 | 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.

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

by Kevin Parrish | Dec 19, 2023 | 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.

Best Internet Deals for December 2023

by Peter Holslin and Kevin Parrish | Dec 19, 2023 | Brand Guides

We’ve gone ahead and done the sleuthing for you to get the latest on cheap Wi-Fi, TV and internet deals, and other goodies. Read on for ways to save cash and get fast speeds.

AT&T vs. Frontier: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Kevin Parrish | Dec 19, 2023 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

These two internet providers both have a huge presence. We compare both in categories like cost/value, availability, customer satisfaction and speed.

The Best Web Browsers of 2024

by Kevin Parrish | Dec 19, 2023 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

You need a web browser to surf the World Wide Web, but which one is the best? We ran the most popular web browsers through a series of tests to see which one is the fastest on Windows and MacOS.

CenturyLink vs. Frontier: Which is Better For You?

by Kevin Parrish | Dec 19, 2023 | 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.

The Best Gaming Routers in 2024

by Kevin Parrish | Dec 15, 2023 | Equipment Guides, FAQ

Gamers don’t have time for lag or jitter. Gamers have better things to do than fall behind the competition because their router can’t keep up. We tested over a dozen routers to see which ones can best handle your elite online gameplay. Pew pew.