How Data TravelsWireless Networks
Why Wi-Fi Dies in the Kitchen
Microwaves, walls and water all fight your signal
Your Wi-Fi works in the living room and gives up by the fridge. What is it about kitchens that radio waves hate?
You'll find out
- What eats a signal between rooms
- Why the microwave matters
- Where a router should really go
Why it matters
It's the difference between a frozen video call and a smooth one, and fixing it often costs nothing.
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