Putting aluminum foil behind your router can boost Wi-Fi signal slightly. Foil increased download speed by 58%, upload by 3%, ping worsened by 12 ms. Results vary by user and setup; foil may not ...

This surprising hack could be the remedy when your Wi-Fi throws a buffering tantrum—but is it the real deal or just another tech myth? Imagine that it’s a cozy Friday night at home, and you’re all ...

Is there any technical reason you can't use the Linksys Signal Booster with their WirelessG router? The reception in my home is pretty poor, and I figured since they're both 2.4GHz I could make use of ...

These days, a fast and reliable Wi-Fi signal is akin to basic utilities like electricity, water or gas — an essential, whether you’re still working from home or just need an optimal experience for all ...

Your router is responsible for sending Wi-Fi signals to your phone, laptop, smart TV, security cameras and more. It has a big job. Sometimes it’s the reason your internet connection is spotty, but not ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s 2023, and few things are more annoying than dealing with a WiFi dead zone in your home. The good news is fixing it is easy and, as Consumer Reports explains, doesn’t have to ...

The powers that be recently changed to a 5G wireless modem/router. Seemed to be okay for about a week. Then..... While the best download speed for the LAN on the old modem was about 2 Mbps, it was ...