I put aluminum foil behind my router to fix Wi-Fi dead zones — and it actually worked

Learn how to use aluminum foil to redirect Wi-Fi signal to specific areas of your home that need it.
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I tested aluminum foil, metal bowls, and antenna extenders on my Wi-Fi router—only one actually worked

Alternative 3: Stop wasting money on Wi-Fi extenders—a kitchen bowl does the job better ...
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Does Putting Aluminum Foil Behind Your Router Actually Improve Your Wi-Fi?

Putting aluminum foil behind an antenna is an old trick people once used to boost TV or radio signals. Nowadays, people are using this same tactic to increase internet speed from Wi-Fi routers. Some ...