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Good broadband is right up there with other utilities when it comes to how much we rely on it, especially now more of us are working from home. Smartphones, tablets, computers, TVs, and even some washing machines need a strong wireless signal, so follow our advice on how to boost performance in every corner of your home.
I pay for fast broadband so why is the signal weak?
Broadband speed and Wi-Fi strength are different things and some simple tweaks could make a huge difference. Charles Reed, smart home expert at Maplin, suggests, ‘Don’t hide your router behind furniture. Instead, fit a longer cable so you can put it in the middle of your home.’
This story is from the April 2021 edition of Style at Home.
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