Six ways to boost your home WiFi connection

Technology
Saturday, 31 Oct 2020
7:00 AM MYT

Pick a complex password for your WiFi network, and change it every three months for extra security. — CASEZY/IStock.com/AFP

This year has shown us just how essential a reliable and fast Internet connection is for our daily lives, whether for work or leisure. Here's some basic advice on how to get the most out of your Internet connection in these exceptional times.

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Symbol	Open	High	Low	Last	Chg	%Chg	Vol ('00)
HSI-CWGB	0.175	0.175	0.135	0.135	-0.040	-22.86	2,656,579
HSI-PWFZ	0.185	0.200	0.185	0.200	0.020	11.11	2,070,333
HSI-CWEY	0.200	0.205	0.185	0.185	-0.025	-11.90	1,892,445
HSI-PWHC	0.160	0.180	0.160	0.180	0.030	20.00	897,346
HSI-CWC6	0.110	0.110	0.080	0.080	-0.045	-36.00	551,673
HSI-CWEZ	0.100	0.100	0.085	0.090	-0.025	-21.74	465,371
TANCO	0.975	0.990	0.970	0.980	0.005	0.51	416,875
HSI-CWGA	0.085	0.085	0.065	0.070	-0.015	-17.65	396,640
SNS	0.495	0.550	0.495	0.535	0.040	8.08	330,067
MAGMA	0.430	0.485	0.430	0.460	0.030	6.98	322,783
NEXG	0.355	0.355	0.340	0.345	-0.015	-4.17	288,295
YTLPOWR-C77	0.040	0.045	0.040	0.045	0.000	0.00	245,711
ALAM	0.035	0.035	0.025	0.030	-0.005	-14.29	235,531
VELESTO	0.185	0.190	0.180	0.185	0.000	0.00	225,608
SENDAI-WA	0.060	0.065	0.050	0.055	-0.005	-8.33	200,020

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