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To anyone with a slow, spotty internet connection, WiFi range extenders sound like a bargain. You buy one for as little as $35, plug it into an outlet, and your problem is solved. Or so the marketing ...

Trouble streaming Netflix? The problem could be WiFi dead zones in your home. Maybe your house is a little too spacious, or the layout of your apartment just isn't conducive to a consistent signal.

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