Five-minute fixes that can make your Wi-Fi feel brand new

No tech skills required — just quick, free ways to boost your speed right now.

A slow connection isn’t always your fault

Almost every home has Wi-Fi now, but speed issues are common — and often easy to fix.

Forget the expensive options

Before paying for a faster plan or buying boosters, try these free adjustments that actually work.

Place your router correctly

Signals weaken behind walls or furniture. Keep the router in a visible, central location for the best coverage.

Keep it away from interference

Microwaves, cordless phones, and Bluetooth speakers can all distort the signal — give the router clear space.

Ask for a router replacement

Routers wear out over time. If yours is more than three years old, most providers will replace it for free or at low cost.

Update your router’s firmware

Out-of-date software can slow performance. Log in to your router settings and check for updates — it usually takes minutes.

Change the Wi-Fi channel

Overlapping channels cause congestion. Ask your provider to reconfigure them or do it manually from your router panel.

Restart regularly

Routers build up memory errors over time. Restarting once a week clears them and improves stability.

Check for malware

If your hardware is fine but speeds still crawl, your device may be infected. Run antivirus software to remove bandwidth-draining malware.

Limit background apps

Streaming, cloud backups, and system updates can quietly eat bandwidth. Pause or schedule them when you’re not online.

A faster connection without spending a cent

A few minutes of tweaking can make your internet feel new again — no extra hardware required.

This article is made and published by Asger Risom, who may have used AI in the preparation