The Wirecutter Show Why Is Your Internet So Bad?
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Feb 26, 2025 Joel Santo Domingo, a senior staff writer at Wirecutter specializing in consumer tech, shares invaluable insights on improving internet connectivity. He unveils three simple fixes most people overlook for faster speeds and discusses the importance of router placement and wired connections. Listeners learn about the advantages of fiber internet versus traditional options like cable and the necessity of understanding upload speeds. Santo Domingo also provides tips on negotiating internet plans and highlights essential tools for testing and improving home networks.
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Router Proximity
- Stay close to your router for the best Wi-Fi signal.
- The signal is strongest in the same room as the router.
Restart Router
- Regularly restart your router and modem to improve Wi-Fi.
- This helps your router find the best signal amidst interference.
Wi-Fi Interference
- Multiple Wi-Fi routers in close proximity interfere with each other, like a crowded conversation.
- Restarting helps your router find a clearer channel, like moving to a quieter room.