{"id":43332,"date":"2023-09-09T09:39:20","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T09:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/?p=43332"},"modified":"2023-09-09T09:39:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T09:39:20","slug":"virgin-media-reveals-seven-little-known-w-fi-speed-killers-including-the-unexpected-item-in-your-kitchen-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/world-news\/virgin-media-reveals-seven-little-known-w-fi-speed-killers-including-the-unexpected-item-in-your-kitchen-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Virgin Media reveals seven little-known W-Fi 'speed killers' – including the unexpected item in your kitchen | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

VIRGIN Media O2 has revealed seven surprising objects that can seriously affect your Wi-Fi connection and speed.<\/p>\n

And some of the gadgets you dig out to keep cool this weekend could be the culprit in your household.<\/p>\n

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The company says the following items need to be kept at least two meters away from your hub to avoid possible disruption.<\/p>\n

And aircon units and fans are at the top of the list.<\/p>\n

So if you've got yours out for the heatwave, make sure it's not near the router.<\/p>\n

Baby monitors and radio or speakers can also cause a problem.<\/p>\n

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Away from everyday electronics, mirrors can interfere with Wi-Fi too.<\/p>\n

That's because signals can effectively bounce off of them.<\/p>\n

But among the weirdest item Virgin Media O2 has warned about is… tinfoil.<\/p>\n

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So if you hub is near any of these, it might be best to move them.<\/p>\n

Gareth Lister, Virgin\u00a0Media\u00a0O2\u2019s Director of Connectivity, has three key tips for users.<\/p>\n

Firstly, don\u2019t hide the hub away – place it high, upright somewhere it has space around it.<\/p>\n

Make sure it's in a cool spot.<\/p>\n

Much like mobile phones and laptops, always keep the hub indoors in a cool place, out of bright sunlight.<\/p>\n

And avoid placing it on top of metal furniture, this might be hot and can interfere with the hub\u2019s connectivity.<\/p>\n

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