If you notice that your Wi-Fi connection is slow, don’t worry because there are a few simple ways to fix this problem.
Sometimes apps that slow down the Wi-Fi network interfere with the normal operation of your smartphone. The American edition of the New York Post tells why this happens and how to increase the efficiency of the device.
Regularly checking the apps on your iPhone or Android phone will help you make sure that Wi-Fi is working at an acceptable speed, which is important because not only smartphones but other devices and smart home system also depend on Wi-Fi.
How to check if Wi-Fi is working properly
If you are using an Android phone, go to Settings – Connections – Data Usage – Wi-Fi Data Usage.
The menu may vary slightly. If you cannot find such a menu on your smartphone, search in Wi-Fi or data settings.
You’ll see a list of all your installed apps and how much bandwidth each one used last month and last quarter.
If you’re an iPhone user, note that iOS doesn’t have built-in Wi-Fi usage tracking, but there is a workaround. Open the Settings app – Cellular – scroll down to view the apps. The most “insatiable” ones will be at the bottom. Usually these are Spotify, YouTube and Netflix.
What to do about apps that slow down Wi-Fi
Most programs have built-in settings that allow you to control the content. So, when watching videos on YouTube, you can reduce the resolution and disable autoplay – this will reduce the load on the network.
Email and social networking applications often download files automatically when connected to the Internet. You can disable this feature.
Some apps, such as Facebook Lite for Android, have alternative, lighter versions.
Programs that you rarely use or do not use, as well as applications that perform the same function, can and even should be uninstalled.
For a detailed overview of the activity of a particular app on your iPhone, go to Settings – Screen Time – View All Activity.
If you’re on Android, go to Settings – Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls – Control Panel.
We previously reported what experts predict smartphones will become decades from now. According to them, these will be flexible devices powered by solar energy and made of environmentally friendly materials.
Source: Focus
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