Your bad Wi-Fi isn't your ISP or PC's fault if you're following these 4 practices

Common everyday mistakes that silently degrade home Wi-Fi performance are often misattributed to ISPs or hardware. Four key culprits are identified: using cheap USB Wi-Fi dongles instead of proper antennas, placing routers behind TVs or inside cabinets where metal and walls block signals, ignoring Wi-Fi channel congestion, and skipping router firmware updates. Simple fixes like repositioning the router, upgrading to a USB antenna with external antennas, optimizing channels, and keeping firmware current can dramatically improve connectivity without spending money on a faster plan.