A WI-FI expert has revealed an app trick that could save you from slow speeds.
It involves changing how you use your tech at home but could be worth it for a better internet connection.
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Jim Mains is the CEO of Shoelace Wireless, which is an Android app for speeding up your internet speed.
He revealed his Wi-Fi speed tip in an interview with Forbes.
Mains said: “Consider deleting bandwidth guzzling apps and pre download kids’ videos at night so there is additional bandwidth available during the day.”
A lot of popular apps can put a strain on your bandwidth and Wi-Fi speed.
This is especially the case if they’re all being used at the same time.
Apps like YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and Netflix can decrease your speed.
It’s always best to check the bandwidth usage of a video-heavy app just in case it’s not suitable for your household.
One solution is to close this type of app when you’re not using it.
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You can also limit time on these apps or have household members share usage.
Using multiple devices at the same time, streaming, gaming, and video conferencing are all activities that drain your Wi-Fi router.
Netflix or other streaming apps could be watched at the same time.
Mains also highlights the issue of video game updates.
Save any large gaming updates for a time when you know fewer people will be relying on your home Wi-Fi.
This could be at night or when children are out at school.
