Tips for a Stable and <br />Faster Internet Connection As millions of people self-isolate to <br />help flatten the curve of COVID-19, <br />internet usage has surged, <br />causing strain on connections. As a result, YouTube even announced <br />plans to reduce video quality over the course <br />of a month to better handle the high demand. Here are some tips to make your connection <br />more stable during the coronavirus pandemic: 1. Make sure your router is connected <br />properly and placed in an ideal area. Keep it away from TVs, <br />cordless phones and stereos. 2. Don't use your microwave. According to U.K. telecoms regulator <br />Ofcom, using your microwave can <br />interfere with Wi-Fi signals. 3. Disconnect other devices from the <br />Wi-Fi when you're not using them. They can use the internet in the background <br />even when you're not using them, <br />causing your connection to slow down. 4. Connect your computer to <br />your router via Ethernet. Connecting your computer directly <br />to the router provides better <br />internet speeds than Wi-Fi.
