Christmas Decorations Scupper Wi-Fi

A new study from AirMagnet has demonstrated that Wi-Fi signal strength can drop by up to 25 per cent when seasonal decorations are in place.

Shiny baubles can reflect wireless networking signals, while flashing lights generate all sorts of interference. Sticking to the traditional holly and ivy won’t do you any good either, as plants are notorious for blocking the 2.4GHz signal Wi-Fi relies upon…

The Register