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| Beer can broadband booster can speed up your internet |
IF YOU'RE fed up with dire broadband give this DIY beer can booster a try.
It may look like something from Blue Peter, but following the easy steps in this video could boost your broadband.
The concept is simple.
Simply grab a can of beer and empty the contents into a glass – this can be consumed later as you enjoy your faster speeds.
Then using a sharp pair of scissors or knife, slice the can until it looks a little bit like a satellite dish.
Once this is complete, simply stick your homemade booster to your router with Blu-Tack and watch your internet speeds go through the roof.
So does it really work?
According to a number of internet forums the simple answer is yes.
One excited user on Reddit said: "This actually works, believe it or not.
"I had a computer that just barely was able to pick up my wifi.
"I had frequent cut offs. With the beer can trick I achieved a stable signal.
"It won't do any miracles but if a slight nudge in signal strength is needed this might do the trick."
There is one small issue as most modern routers have ditched the exposed aerials, but you can always follows these top speed boosting tips instead.
PICK YOUR POSITION
Your WiFi router is the key to getting decent speeds and its position in your house can have a dramtic effect.
Placing it by a wall or under your TV can restrict the signal it beams out and putting a router in the wrong place can slow your internet speeds down to a snail pace.
REBOOT YOUR ROUTER & CLEAN UP YOUR PC
It's a good idea to switch off your router from time to time.
This will clear any issues and can help to speed things up.
Some experts advise rebooting once a week although every month should do the trick.
It's also worth checking your PC or phone isn't running speed hungry programmes behind your back, as this can have a big impact on your service.
TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBOUR
If you're friendly with next door, find out where they put their router.
Routers can interfere with one another and speeds will drop.
If possible, try and pick a part of your house well away from your neighbours and things should improve.
PICK YOUR TIME
It's an annoying fact, but peak times mean slower speeds.
Research shows that users can see a drop in broadband performance of up to 35% when traffic is at its heaviest.
As you might expect the worst time to surf is between 7pm and 9pm.
If you want the ultimate speeds you'll have to be prepared to stay up until 2am.
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The concept is simple.
Simply grab a can of beer and empty the contents into a glass – this can be consumed later as you enjoy your faster speeds.
Then using a sharp pair of scissors or knife, slice the can until it looks a little bit like a satellite dish.
Once this is complete, simply stick your homemade booster to your router with Blu-Tack and watch your internet speeds go through the roof.
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| Cut out the beer can using a sharp knife |
According to a number of internet forums the simple answer is yes.
One excited user on Reddit said: "This actually works, believe it or not.
"I had a computer that just barely was able to pick up my wifi.
"I had frequent cut offs. With the beer can trick I achieved a stable signal.
"It won't do any miracles but if a slight nudge in signal strength is needed this might do the trick."
There is one small issue as most modern routers have ditched the exposed aerials, but you can always follows these top speed boosting tips instead.
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| Place your finished DIY effort around your router |
Your WiFi router is the key to getting decent speeds and its position in your house can have a dramtic effect.
Placing it by a wall or under your TV can restrict the signal it beams out and putting a router in the wrong place can slow your internet speeds down to a snail pace.
REBOOT YOUR ROUTER & CLEAN UP YOUR PC
It's a good idea to switch off your router from time to time.
This will clear any issues and can help to speed things up.
Some experts advise rebooting once a week although every month should do the trick.
It's also worth checking your PC or phone isn't running speed hungry programmes behind your back, as this can have a big impact on your service.
TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBOUR
If you're friendly with next door, find out where they put their router.
Routers can interfere with one another and speeds will drop.
If possible, try and pick a part of your house well away from your neighbours and things should improve.
PICK YOUR TIME
It's an annoying fact, but peak times mean slower speeds.
Research shows that users can see a drop in broadband performance of up to 35% when traffic is at its heaviest.
As you might expect the worst time to surf is between 7pm and 9pm.
If you want the ultimate speeds you'll have to be prepared to stay up until 2am.
PLEASE DO SHARE THIS ARTICLE, SPREAD THE NEWS
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