38 Weirdest Reasons your Wi-Fi isn’t Working (And Who’s to Blame)
Think your ISP is always to blame for your bad Wi-Fi connection? Sometimes it’s true. But sometimes… it’s your microwave. Or your neighbour. Or your Christmas tree . Or, somehow, a sack of potatoes. Here are some of the weirdest (but completely real) things that can secretly mess with your Wi-Fi . Let’s take a look at the usual suspects. Suspect #1: You “Sorry, but we’re starting with the prime suspect.” These are things we’ve all accidentally done. Before you blame your ISP , your neighbour, or the laws of physics, there’s a good chance you’re accidentally sabotaging your own Wi-Fi. The good news? Most of these are surprisingly easy to fix. 1. Standing Between Your Device and the Router Weirdness : This One’s on Physics. Your body is made up of around 60% water, and water happens to be excellent at absorbing Wi-Fi signals . This is especially true on the faster 5GHz band. Simply standing between your phone or laptop an...