Is Your Wi-Fi Signal Bad During The Holidays? Here’s Why!

Author Morty

December 12th, 2023 6:13 PM

Wi-Fi signals bad with Christmas decorations on .

During the holidays, everyone pulls out their decorations and sets them up. Inside, outside, and some people go a little overboard. But, putting out all those decorations in the house could be interfering with your Wi-Fi.

Why Is Our Movie Skipping?

You put up your Christmas tree! Lights, garland, tree topper, the works! Then you decide to put on the fire place, light up your tree, and turn on a nice holiday movie. But during the movie, it all of a sudden starts buffering and skipping. You get confused as to why it’s happening now, and you even have internet signal. Then you notice the signal strength is low. Why? Your decorations could be a big reason, according to Screen Beam.

Is This A New Issue?

If you’re wondering why it’s happening currently, it may have been happening for many holidays, but you didn’t realize it. Your router may be in your living room where your tree is also probably located. That is what is causing the disruption in your Wi-Fi.

Christmas lights of all kinds release electromagnetic radiation. It’s not very strong, but is enough to cause a disruption in the wi-fi and radio frequency. But it’s not just the lights. According to Komando, it’s the wires for the lights that cause more of an issue. And if you put those lights that flash and twinkle, you’re in for even more Wi-Fi disruption.

How To Prevent It

Aside from the obvious solution of not setting up holiday decorations like wreaths and a Christmas tree (we don’t want to do this), you can relocate your Wi-Fi router. You should put your router in a central location of your home, Screen Beam reports. Don’t put up your decorations right in front of it. You can also run a Wi-Fi test to make sure your router is in an optimal spot.

If you notice your Wi-Fi is lagging during the holiday seasons, these are the reasons why.

We have more on this story in today’s edition of a Few Things You Should Know.

Morty is the Executive Producer of “The Mike And Carla Morning Show” on 96.3 KKLZ. He's been a part of the show and station for 5 years. Aside from producing the morning show, he has served as production director for over 20 years. Those commercials you hear between the music, he produced a lot of them for Las Vegas! He loves music, playing guitar, all things Vegas Golden Knights, the Steelers, and his English Bulldog, Squish! He will talk forever with you on any of these things! Morty writes about peculiar news stories and Las Vegas happenings.

Top Friendliest Cities In The U.S.

Looking for a change in your life? Maybe you’re looking for a change of scenery? A big part of what would make you move to a new place is the people. The people in the area can make or break the vibe of a city, so you want to make sure you’re moving to a place where the people are the friendliest and welcoming. Other factors you consider are career, family, and most importantly, the living expenses. All play a huge factor when moving.

A poll was taken by MIT. The results showed that busy urban areas help adults live longer. And bustling cities can help mental health.

Zebra did a poll and found that 66% of Americans think and consider their neighbors strangers or acquaintances. The study shows which cities have top ratings from ten travel websites with the friendliest people.

You want to make sure you’re moving to a place that you will love to be at because once you move, you’re stuck there for some time. Friendly people around you can be a deal breaker. Friendly people will make what would normally be a basic city and turn it into the best place to live in. From meet ups to weekend hang outs, the local community will help the decision process easier!

When choosing your new home city, these five provide all of the above to give you the best living experience, because the people are the friendliest! And the best part is these cities give more than friendly company, but offer much more by location. You’ll probably agree with the number one choice as well!

We have more on this story and a few more stories, all in today’s edition of a Few Things We Think You Should Know! Yay!

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Honolulu, Hawaii
I think this is the most obvious and that’s why it’s number one! Honolulu, Hawaii is known for the “Aloha” spirit! Hawaiian people take pride in their rich culture and it’s shown everywhere, including from the people of the islands!
Newport, Rhode Island
Residents of Newport, Rhode Island are known to be the most welcoming! They even topped the list of Booking’s list back in 2021. Plus a very popular spot for summer vacations!
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans really needs no introduction. You want to move to a city where the people are always having a great time and celebrating, New Orleans is your place! And you already know the people there are the nicest! Plus you can’t forget the rich Creole culture there!

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
Looking for an area where your options for many outdoor activities is an option, consider Chattanooga, Tennessee! They offer things like bass fishing, mountain climbing, and more! Residents of Chattanooga are always nice and would most likely join you on these outdoor activities!
Asheville, North Carolina
Looking for riverside fun where the people are charming and would even sit with you while you have a beer or two, look no further than Asheville, North Carolina!

Asheville offers you bright arts scenes and architecture. But the people will definitely make sure your choice to move to the area is a great one.