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One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. Be careful not to stick your router ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you live in a rural area or plan to hit the road but need to continue working remotely, there's nothing worse than seeing no bars on ...

I know just how annoying it is when Wi-Fi reception is crappy in certain areas of the house. If you’re suffering from this too, you might be considering upgrading to an expensive new router to fix it.