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ManyPearTree
March 5th, 2009, 08:37 PM
Haha....
I was making some popcorn in the microwave and I went back to my computer and it wouldn't load web pages untily popcorn was done lol..

Anyone noticed this? =D
Camazotz
March 5th, 2009, 08:44 PM
Actually, no I haven't. That seems very interesting though.
Junky
March 6th, 2009, 01:37 AM
Wow this was eerily similar to the way i found out:rolleyes: haha but yea it is true
Mzor203
March 6th, 2009, 02:06 AM
Microwaves that are older and not properly shielded can let stray waves loose, and since these waves are on the channel as some wireless modems, it can interfere with the signals.

If it's annoying see if you can set the router to a different channel, or just deal. :P
Skhorpion
March 6th, 2009, 03:06 AM
Changing channel won't really help. Microwaves work in the ~2.4ghz frequency and changing the channel on your router only alters the frequency by a few mhz at most.

I'd recommend getting a new microwave unless you like irradiating everything in your house on a regular basis.
Sugaree
March 6th, 2009, 01:23 PM
That happened to me on time. Last year I was in Memphis and the hotel we were at had a mocrowave. So I put some popcorn in and the TV got the static screen and when the popcorn was done, it was normal. I find it funny how that happens. Can't have your cake and eat to I suppose.