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Dave Snelling & Mya Bollan

Simple WiFi mistake that may be slowing down your broadband speed

Lots of people across the country are looking to for ways to cut costs as energy prices remain sky high.

Remembering to turn off TVs before bed and switching off other devices when not using them can help a little. However, one thing you should never do is shut down your WiFi router.

Turning the power off can actually wreak havoc with your internet speeds, with the many Internet Service Providers using the wee hours to carry out vital updates on routers. And if these updates are not completed due to the power being switched off pesky bugs and even data-stealing malware can invade your connection.

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