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If operating a microwave interferes with any of your 2.4GHz networks, you need a new microwave.
But then how will he ever join the X-Men?
No Faraday cage is perfect. They are all just attenuators. Likely the amount of microwave leakage allowed used to be greater when it was just safety in mind. Has the FCC updated in 30yr for microwave leakage to protect communications?
A microwave oven uses orders of magnitude more power than those, though. That said, the amount leaking through the Faraday cage is probably minimal. Still worth getting a modern microwave, they have better interfaces and faster cook times than the old ones.
A microwave that leaks 2.4 interference is what I'd consider definitely broken. Beyond broken. It can't even do it's primary job any more, just partially.
Just because the power unit still works, doesn't meant the rest is done.
The last time I had a microwave which caused interference was 30 years ago.
My microwave doesn't interfere with my wifi.
It's broken because its leaking radiation and needs replacing. wattage means nothing I have radio equipment that I use for work that would knock most routers over with 0.5 watts if it's not shielded right.
Because its leaking radiation (I'm so glad you looked that word up) possibly because it's so old. Now it won't do you any harm but here's the thing is. That radiation will at some point increase and begin to interfere with others Not just at 2.4ghz either you will get harmonics that could effect other services. Now to me looking at your post histroy you seem to me that type of dickhead that would willingly cause interference just for kicks.
That a good enough reason sweet tits or do you need it in braile?
If your microwave interferes with your wireless hardware, then it's a health hazard. You should replace it ASAP.
Microwaves leaking radiation is absolutely not a health hazard.
Right...
It's not. There are two types of electromagnetic radiation: ionizing and non-ionizing.
Ionizing is the radiation that is bad for you because it also shoots little tiny particles at you that damage your DNA. Think X-rays
No-ionizing radiation doesn't shoot tiny particles at you, so it's mostly safe. Microwaves use this type, and it's the exact same radiation your wifi router uses (which is why it can cause interference)
The worst a microwave oven can do to you is give you a burn since they work by heating up water molecules. But, that would require you to trip the door switch and putting a body part inside.
So, in conclusion, it's basically impossible for a microwave to harm you with EMR unless you're actively trying to make it harm you.
Also, as an added bonus but of knowledge, it's completely safe to microwave metal, if it's in the right shape. Some microwaves even have a metal rack for heating up casseroles and such (mine did at one point)
Too much irrelevant text. Microwave ovens have enough power to burn you. Ionisation is not at play here.
It's all relevant text. Like I said, you have to intentionally try to hurt yourself with a microwave. A bit of a shield leak won't do anything.
You were wrong about everything else, but surprisingly you're right in this instance.
Why did you feel this comment was relevant?
Everyone makes the argument of worrying about charging it, but the cable is still there… Like, when it’s low you plug it in and play as if it was wired. I play casually and plug mine in once every other week (HyperX).
For me it’s great because I hate the wire getting in the way but not everyone is bothered by that so to each their own.
I guess for me I also move my tower a lot, several times a year between states, so wireless technology really makes that less painful.
Cool
I thought that too, but now I have a wireless mouse, keyboard, and ear buds and it's amazing. You never have to worry about the slight tension from a cord, or what the cord will bump into. Complete freedom. The battery on my Logitech keyboard lasts about 3 months before it needs to be recharged.
Cables take a lot of space. And this space can be used for better purposes.
I clip my cables to the back of my monitor. Like USB cables for instance. Makes it out of sight normally and easy to access when I need it.
I have a lot of stuff at the back of the monitor, no place for cables.
Even though I use a desktop I still don’t think I could ever swap back to wired headphones. I frequently get up for a variety of reasons and keeping my music playing or continuing to chat with my friends is great. I briefly had to use a wired headset again and I nearly pulled the cable out a few times from getting up.
Some headphones don't let you use them while charging
You can use them wired and then charge overnight.
My Sony headphones can't be used while charging
Cableless is best because there’s no possibility of snagging a cable on something and you can move freely.