Broadband providers have issued fresh guidance on keeping Wi-Fi strength and broadband speeds around the house in their best state of health. And according to an article in the express online, one of the worst offenders in weakening the signal is in fact a popular kitchen gadget.
Last week it was revealed that fridges can be terrible at disrupting the internet around the home but now it seems another accessory could be equally as guilty of disturbing the speeds you need for surfing the net. Several providers already post tips on their websites to help you get the most out of your broadband and Wi-Fi. Among them is Virgin, which has just pointed a finger at the kitchen microwave, claiming it is not necessarily Wi-Fi's best friend.
It seems that if the microwave oven is in a position between the router and the place where you are accessing Wi-Fi, you might find that your connection is less reliable. In an email send to subscribers, Virgin Media said: "Be aware of stuff that impacts the strength of your signal – walls, doors, microwaves and even fish tanks. Try to position the hub so it has the clearest possible path."
