{"id":385409,"date":"2021-12-24T00:55:30","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T21:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/avoid-these-huge-wifi-mistakes-if-you-want-good-internet-on-christmas-day\/"},"modified":"2021-12-24T00:55:30","modified_gmt":"2021-12-23T21:55:30","slug":"avoid-these-huge-wifi-mistakes-if-you-want-good-internet-on-christmas-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/avoid-these-huge-wifi-mistakes-if-you-want-good-internet-on-christmas-day\/","title":{"rendered":"#Avoid these huge WiFi mistakes if you want good internet on Christmas Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3f8d3b097b4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3f8d3b097b4\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/avoid-these-huge-wifi-mistakes-if-you-want-good-internet-on-christmas-day\/#Check_app_updates_on_Christmas_day\" >Check app updates on Christmas day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/avoid-these-huge-wifi-mistakes-if-you-want-good-internet-on-christmas-day\/#Download_your_content_early\" >Download your content early<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/avoid-these-huge-wifi-mistakes-if-you-want-good-internet-on-christmas-day\/#Check_your_router_positioning\" >Check your router positioning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/avoid-these-huge-wifi-mistakes-if-you-want-good-internet-on-christmas-day\/#Consider_moving_something_on_to_mobile_internet\" >Consider moving something on to mobile internet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Avoid these huge WiFi mistakes if you want good internet on Christmas Day<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>This Christmas, treat yourself to great WiFi by making sure you\u2019re not making common mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to accidentally hamper your WiFi speeds, which could prove frustrating as you settle down to watch a 4K Netflix movie over the holiday season.<\/p>\n<p>Households will be filled with new gadgets, including <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s consoles, hi-res TVs and top-notch smartphones.<\/p>\n<p>And they\u2019ll all be competing for your home internet.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you need to do.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_app_updates_on_Christmas_day\"><\/span>Check app updates on Christmas day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At Christmas, you\u2019ll likely unwrap some new gadgets.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got a new iPhone or PS5, that likely means plenty of software updates rolling throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>So try to get those done first thing in the morning.<\/p>\n<p>And if you notice slow speeds on the TV on the evening, consider pausing some of those updates \u2013 especially if they\u2019re for non-essential <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/20211217_zna_c181_344.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Woman plays video games on her desktop.\" class=\"wp-image-20599123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/20211217_zna_c181_344.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/20211217_zna_c181_344.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/20211217_zna_c181_344.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/20211217_zna_c181_344.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>For gifts like video games, make sure the device is completely up to date and connected to a high-speed WiFI router.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Eduardo Parra\/Contacto via ZUMA Press<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_your_content_early\"><\/span>Download your content early<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a big one.<\/p>\n<p>Most streaming services and set-top boxes now offer some way of downloading content.<\/p>\n<p>This means you can watch it at your leisure, rather than having to risk streaming it on a busy day at home.<\/p>\n<p>Downloading content as early as possible \u2013 on Christmas Eve or first thing Christmas morning \u2013 is a great way to avoid streaming woes on December 25.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/12656778p.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Girl uses smartphone in front of christmas tree\" class=\"wp-image-20599213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/12656778p.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/12656778p.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/12656778p.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/12656778p.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>If you have TVs, phones, games consoles and more running, consider having at least one device using mobile internet.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Marc Fernandes\/NurPhoto\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_your_router_positioning\"><\/span>Check your router positioning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First up, make sure your router is in a good position.<\/p>\n<p>Your WiFi internet works using radio waves \u2013 which, like light, can be reflected and even blocked.<\/p>\n<p>The Sun has previously revealed how microwave ovens, lamps and fish tanks\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tech\/15767352\/simple-mistake-ruining-wifi-speed-lamps-shelves\/\">can interfere with WiFi<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But internet giant Sky has revealed some festive faux pas for internet users this Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest mistakes you can make is blocking your router with a Christmas tree, according to Sky.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe further you can keep your router from flashing lights and tinsel, the stronger your connection will be,\u201d Sky explained.<\/p>\n<p>Shifting it off the floor and onto a table or shelf (about 5-7ft up is best) can help the signal reach further throughout your home.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because your router sends out signals in a 360-degree arc, like the shine from a lightbulb.<\/p>\n<p>Putting it on the floor therefore sends a load of signal straight into the ground.<\/p>\n<p>Moving it away from other electronic devices can also help.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t need to be too isolated, mind. About a meter or so from any other gadget should do it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/wifi-improvements-hacks-01-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"microwave heats up dinner.\" class=\"wp-image-20599168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/wifi-improvements-hacks-01-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/wifi-improvements-hacks-01-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/wifi-improvements-hacks-01-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Households will be using a lot of energy this holiday season, thanks to old and new devices being used all at once.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_moving_something_on_to_mobile_internet\"><\/span>Consider moving something on to mobile internet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On a Christmas morning or evening, you might find lots of devices active at once.<\/p>\n<p>So if you have TVs, phones, games consoles and more running, consider having at least one device using mobile internet.<\/p>\n<p>You can turn off WiFi on a device and connect it to a phone hotspot \u2013 or just have phones using mobile internet off-WiFi anyway.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to be mindful of data caps: you\u2019re fine if it\u2019s unlimited, but you don\u2019t want to incur charges by streaming too much.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s an easy way to reduce the load on WiFi during those peak hours.<\/p>\n<p><em>This story originally appeared on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/tech\/4327724\/wifi-christmas-day-mistakes\/\">The Sun<\/a> and has been reproduced here with permission.<\/em>\n                        <\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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