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Questions tagged [interference]

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Why does my microwave kill the Wi-Fi?

Every time I start the microwave in the kitchen, our home Wi-Fi stops working and all devices lose connection with our router! The kitchen and the Wi-Fi router are in opposite ends of the apartment but devices are being used a little here and there.…
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How to avoid Bluetooth interference between headphones and mouse?

I have two Bluetooth devices: Logitech Laser Travel Mouse (probably this one, but white... hope that doesn't matter) and Ritmix RH-432 (sorry for language, but it's apparently Russian company and they don't have English version of site). They are…
Catherine
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Ungrounded laptop (Macbook Pro) buzzes in headphones, weird feeling when fingers brush lightly

I've got a nearly 3-year-old MacBook Pro 15" 2.16GHz (MacBookPro2,2). When I am not using the extended, grounded adapter for the power supply, just using the simple, two-prong plug, I can hear a buzzing when I use very sensitive earbuds. This goes…
donut
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Why does USB 3.0 interfere with 2.4GHz devices?

I have read in several product reviews that USB 3.0 ports and hubs can interfere with 2.4GHz devices, including the common Logitech wireless keyboards and pointing devices (mice, trackballs, etc.). Why does USB 3.0 interfere with 2.4GHz…
Amazon Dies In Darkness
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What is the cause of interference noises in my PC speakers and how can I get rid of them?

My PC's desktop speakers are periodically producing interference noises induced by my cellphone. Even if I move my phone away from the actual speakers, the noises are still present with the same intensity. I have to completely move the phone away…
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Does putting a wireless router in a wooden box make the WiFi signal weaker?

My WiFi router is located inside a wooden box (1 cm, 0.4 inch thick) for aesthetic reasons. How much does the wood weaken the signal? What is the physical explanation to the answer?
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It's almost impossible to avoid the overcrowded wifi channels

I have a ton of neighbors surrounding my area into my wifi zone I believe it's causing quite some problems for my mother's tablet which is relatively new and the amazon TV fire stick even though these devices say they have full bar as usual. There…
Cryptixer
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Storing hard drive near electric wire

Can storing a hard drive near an electric wire (220V) damage the hard drive? I have no clue about such things so I thought I'd ask here. It's just that I found a suitable storage place for one of my external drives, but there's electric wire nearby.
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How is the interference of magnetic field of adjacent platters managed?

I know roughly how hard-drives work; that the hard-drive involves multiple platters and multiple heads. A platter is a disk coated with some magnetic material and capable of being spun at high RPM. The drive-head has the capability to change the…
Everyone
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Are problems with putting more than one wireless router in an apartment?

do all wireless routers tansmit their data on the same frequency? Can the frequency of the the transmission or receive for wireless internet in an apartment be modified? Do PC computers search over frequencies or just by default look for a specific…
Vass
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How to prepare WiFi for an on-stage demo?

Today at WWDC, Steve Jobs gave his keynote and ended up having a failure on-stage when connecting to WiFi. Google had a similar issue a few weeks ago in the same conference center. Please reference the following article for more…
Jeremy White
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Can WiFi repeaters cause interference?

I have a old Linksys router the I converted into a repeater using dd-wrt firmware. Its been running great but I'm just curious is it possible that it could be interfering with the main router?
Tristan Vigil
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Is it alright to put a UPS right next to a PC?

Due to lack of space I'm considering placing a UPS right next to a PC. The UPS is a Niky 1100(VA), a somewhat powerful, yet low-quality machine. Should I be worried about any magnetic field this thing is producing that could effect the PC?
Manos Dilaverakis
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Does sticking a router in a box diminish wireless range?

If I were to secure my router by putting it in a plastic lockbox, would it dimish the wireless range of the router? I know a router can go through walls and floors, but I was wondering the implications of sticking it in a box.
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How to deal with HDMI cable interference?

I have been having an interference problem with a short (1.5m) run of HDMI cable between my laptop and screen for quite some time. My setup is as follows: I live in a university residence and my laptop (Dell XPS 16), screen (Dell 24" 1080x1920) and…
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