Posted July 19Jul 19 π‘ How to Boost Wi-Fi Signal and Make Your PC Internet Faster β 15 Easy FixesIs your internet slow on your computer even though your router is working? Or maybe your Wi-Fi signal keeps dropping in some rooms?Donβt worry. You donβt have to be a tech expert to fix this. Here are 15 easy and free ways to speed up your internet and improve Wi-Fi signal on your PC.β 1. Restart Your Router and PCJust like humans, machines need rest. Restarting helps clear minor glitches and gives a fresh connection.β 2. Place Your Router in a Central LocationWalls, ceilings, and furniture can block Wi-Fi signals.Fix:Put your router in the middle of the house, not hidden behind walls or under furniture.β 3. Keep Your PC Close to the RouterWi-Fi signals get weaker the farther you go.If youβre far from the router, your PC will struggle to get a strong connection.β 4. Use 5GHz Wi-Fi Instead of 2.4GHzIf your router supports it, 5GHz is faster (but works best when close).How:Go to Wi-Fi settings and choose the network with 5G or 5GHz in its name.β 5. Remove Unused DevicesThe more devices connected to Wi-Fi, the slower it becomes.Fix:Disconnect phones, TVs, or tablets not in use.β 6. Use an Ethernet CableFor the fastest and most stable internet, plug your PC directly into the router using a LAN cable.β 7. Update Wi-Fi DriversOld drivers can cause internet issues.Fix:On Windows: Press Win + X β Device Manager β Network Adapters β Right-click Wi-Fi β Update Driverβ 8. Turn Off Background AppsSome apps (like Steam, OneDrive, or browsers) use the internet silently.Fix:Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc)End apps that are using too much network or CPUβ 9. Turn Off Windows Updates (Temporarily)Windows may be downloading updates in the background.Fix:Pause updates from Settings > Update & Security > Pause Updates for 7 Daysβ 10. Scan for MalwareViruses and malware can eat your internet speed.Use Windows Defender or free antivirus tools like Malwarebytes to clean your PC.β 11. Change DNS for Faster BrowsingSwitching to a faster DNS server can improve speed.How:Go to Control Panel > Network & Sharing > Change Adapter SettingsRight-click Wi-Fi β Properties β Select IPv4 β Use these DNS:Preferred: 1.1.1.1Alternate: 8.8.8.8β 12. Get a Wi-Fi Range Extender (If Needed)If your router is far and signal is weak, a Wi-Fi extender can help spread the signal to dead zones.β 13. Disable VPN or ProxyIf you use VPNs or proxy tools, they may slow things down.Turn them off temporarily and see if speed improves.β 14. Limit Bandwidth-Hungry AppsIf you're downloading torrents or large files, pause them while browsing or video calling.β 15. Upgrade Your Router (Last Option)If youβve tried everything and your router is old (5+ years), upgrading it to a newer model might be the solution.Boosting your Wi-Fi signal and PC internet doesnβt require spending money right away. Just:Place the router rightKeep your PC clean and updatedUse better settingsAnd remove apps/devices that hog the bandwidth
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