Don't mix christmas lights and wifi, acc ... / 2011-05-31

2011-05-31 Don't mix christmas lights and wifi, acc ...
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Don't mix christmas lights and wifi, according to What can get in Wi-Fi's way? - PC Pro:
Every holiday season, ISPs receive a spike in complaints that internet connections aren’t working. The culprit: that festive, sparkly, lit-up tree in the living room.

TalkTalk said Christmas tree lighting and other household lights can reduce Wi-Fi performance by 25%, and interference is at its worst when the lights are blinking.
Via What's Killing Your Wi-Fi? - Slashdot

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