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    What wifi network should I choose for the fastest speeds?
    Luigi Oppido
    Computer & Tech Specialist
    Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.
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    If you're in the same room as the router or the next room over, the 5.0 GHz network will give you the fastest connection. If there are a lot of walls between you and the router, the 2.4 GHz network is probably better.
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    Can an iPad be hardwired to a modem?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but you'll need to buy a USB wire for the iPad and a USB to Ethernet adapter.
  • Question
    Does dust affect Internet speeds?
    Community Answer
    It shouldn't. However, for the health of your device, you should not let dust build up large amounts as to cover your router.
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    How can I increase my speed?
    Community Answer
    The best and easiest way to increase your Internet Connection Speed is to read and inform yourself about the providers you have. There are cheap ones that can be very good with a fast internet speed.
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    Do optimizers help with speeding up my streaming on TV?
    Natfor gaming
    Community Answer
    No, not all of them. Some are fake and can get you hacked. Be sure of what you install.
  • Question
    In which countries is Speedify supported?
    Community Answer
    Speedify works around the world because it automatically connect to nearest server.
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    Do magnets in speakers affect Wi-Fi signal?
    Community Answer
    No.
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    How can I upgrade the software of my WiFi router?
    Natfor gaming
    Community Answer
    Check for firmware updates on the website of your router's manufacturer.
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    Can a good router boost my internet speed if I plug the ethernet into the router instead of directly to the modem?
    R2_d2000
    Top Answerer
    Upgrading your router can boost your speed if your old one is especially old or if it is not designed to go as fast as the internet that you pay for. But you have to go through the modem. The modem is the thing that tells your ISP that you are paying for your internet. If you don't connect through the modem, you won't be able to access the internet.
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    Does a VPN slow down my computer, and if so by how much?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    That depends on the website and VPN location. For example, if the VPN speed is faster than your current router’s speed, than it will be faster. If not, it might slow it down.
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