Slow internet? 10 easy ways to speed up your Wi-Fi
Broadband customers in the UK suffer from "dire" internet connections, according to a recent government report. The report from a coalition of over 100 cross-party MPs found that 5.7 million people don't receive Ofcom's minimum stipulated download speeds. While scientists try to fix the problem with better cables and connectivity, here are some tips for speeding up your Wi-Fi today. 1. Position your router in the perfect spot The best place for a router is somewhere in the centre of the home, and on a table or shelf rather than the floor. Having the router in the open - free from walls and obstructions - helps, as does pointing the antennae straight upwards. Using the Helmhotlz equation, a researcher at Imperial College London, found that it's best to limit the number of walls and corners the signal has to traverse. Placing it in the middle of the house is the optimal way to avoid black spots. 2. Keep it away from electronic devices Most people keep their routers
