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The WORST Money I've Ever Spent - WiFi Faraday Cages

Linus Tech Tips@LinusTechTips2.1M viewsJan 9, 202115:25
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The video opens with a playful premise as the hosts tease buying a questionable device and then dive straight into an unboxing of a Faraday cage designed to shield a WiFi router from electromagnetic waves. They reveal two different models, describing each part in detail: a base, a mesh cage, a rubber grommet for cable entry, and a top or lid mechanism. The tone is humorous and skeptical as they question the practicality and marketing behind these products, while highlighting how the cages are marketed to block a large portion of EMF emitted by home networks. Throughout the unpacking, they visually inspect the construction, noting the oddity of using paper-like holders and the surprisingly thick build of the larger unit. The segment ends with the team setting up the devices and preparing for a real-world test, framing the video as both a comedy bit and a consumer electronics experiment.

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