The stress caused by slow internet and WiFi issues is most definitely a 21st century affliction. In a world where so much information arrives at our fingertips instantly, we’ve become highly tuned to notice even the slightest of delays. A few seconds can feel like an eternity. One study suggested Read more…
For most, WiFi is synonymous with the free router you get with your broadband package. Some may have also tried boosters, powerline adaptors, extenders and possibly ‘whole home’ mesh systems. So how is a professional WiFi installation different and what’s actually involved? This is the first of an occasional series Read more…
Years ago, in simpler times, the strangest Christmas gifts you received were probably things like a singing fish or a small plastic pot of goo. Nowadays the boom in connected devices has opened up a whole new avenue of dubious gift inspiration. The chances are you’ll receive at least one Read more…
If you’re tearing your hair out with a slow, unreliable internet connection you firstly need to diagnose the root cause. We tend to use ‘internet’ to cover two different things: broadband and WiFi. However, to diagnose ‘internet’ problems, you need to know which one is the source of the issue. Read more…
Summer’s over, the nights are drawing in and the daily routine has turned from sunny play days to lessons and essays. It can be a stressful time for parents, pupils and students alike. The last thing anyone needs is slow internet, buffering and dropped connections. If you’re a sufferer of Read more…
Forget wireless signal boosters, repeaters and extenders. They’re old news. The latest flavour of the month in domestic wireless networks is the whole home WiFi system. Several of the major players (BT, Google, et al) are offering these plug and play mesh WiFi systems. They are generally more costly than Read more…
These common misconceptions about wireless technology might be wasting your time, money and sanity! MYTH 1: WiFi is unreliable, that’s just how it is. Best to just put up and shut up. IN REALITY: In the early years of wireless technology this was probably true. However things have progressed exponentially, particularly Read more…
Are you experiencing any of these annoying symptoms with your WiFi? Slow, unreliable connection? Frustrating dropouts? Difficulty connecting in some areas of the house but not others? Buffering or intermittent performance? Problems with your network? Poor WiFi signal strength? Having to turn your router off and on again to get Read more…
Do you feel like your WiFi isn’t giving you the speed you need for your smart phones, tablets and laptops?Do you frequently see this while you’re waiting to stream something (or during the streaming)? At best you press pause and wait for the buffer to fill. At worst, you have Read more…