It’s 2025. We’ve got mesh networks, gigabit plans, Wi-Fi 6—and even Wi-Fi 7 breaking through the horizon. So why does your video still buffer, your Zoom call still freeze, and your smart home still feel… not so smart?
In this episode of Tech It From Me, Mike Madole breaks down what’s really going on with Wi-Fi today—and why it still frustrates so many people. From invisible interference to overloaded devices, he unpacks the biggest culprits behind poor performance and shares practical fixes you can apply right now.
✅ Why Wi-Fi isn’t the same as your internet speed
📡 How signal interference and poor placement wreak havoc
🔌 The power of Ethernet backhaul—and why it’s a game-changer
🧠 What IP passthrough is and when to ask your ISP for it
🛠️ The tools Mike uses to diagnose and optimize his own home network
🚫 Why you should never run Ethernet through your cold-air return
Whether you’re tech-savvy or just tired of buffering, this episode gives you the insight—and the checklist—to finally make your Wi-Fi work the way it should.
📖 Read the full write-up: Why Wi-Fi Still Sucks in 2025 (And What You Can Actually Do About It)