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Title: Wi-Fi goes down the toilet
Post by: Clive on October 23, 2008, 17:48
Wi-Fi networks in the home are letting us take care of business in more ways than one when we visit the lavatory, according to ISP Plusnet.

According to a survey carried out by the company, some 10 per cent of respondents had logged on to the internet during a toilet break.

However, the living room was still our favourite place to get online using Wi-Fi and 35 per cent of respondents admitted to taking their laptop to bed.

Neil Armstrong, Plusnet's product director, said: "With the growing popularity of wireless technology, people can access their computers from almost anywhere in their homes at any time.

"Some people are now such fans of emailing and the internet they want to stay in touch with the worldwide web whenever and wherever they are. The explosion of Wi-Fi broadband allows them to do that – although we wouldn't recommend people taking their laptops into the bath or shower!" Armstrong continued.

www.plus.net


Title: Re: Wi-Fi goes down the toilet
Post by: Rik on October 23, 2008, 18:13
For a start, it's hard to wash your keyboard! ;D
Title: Re: Wi-Fi goes down the toilet
Post by: Simon on October 23, 2008, 20:16
I usually take mine to bed, so I can do a last minute catch up on the forums.
Title: Re: Wi-Fi goes down the toilet
Post by: Michelle on October 23, 2008, 22:15
Yeah but i do find it hard wheeling my desk and the pc into the toilet as the speakers fall off......  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Wi-Fi goes down the toilet
Post by: Simon on October 23, 2008, 23:39
Careful, Michelle, being blonde, we might believe you!  ;D
Title: Re: Wi-Fi goes down the toilet
Post by: Sandra on October 24, 2008, 00:32

Neil Armstrong, Plusnet's product director, said: "With the growing popularity of wireless technology, people can access their computers from almost anywhere in their homes at any time.


I wouldnt trust what anyone says who claims to have walked on the moon  ;D