5 Reasons Your Home Internet Is So Darn Slow—and How to Fix It

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Outdated Hardware:Your ancient router might be the culprit—upgrade for faster speeds.

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Too Many Devices:Limit device connections to ease network congestion and boost performance.

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Interference Woes:Microwaves and cordless phones can disrupt Wi-Fi signals—relocate your router.

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Out-of-Date Firmware:Keep your router's firmware up to date for optimal performance.

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Data-Hungry Apps:Streaming services and large downloads can hog bandwidth—schedule downloads wisely.

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