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<a can="" computer="" interfere="" television="" title="#jsArticleIntroImageCredit rel=thinbox><IMG title=" with="" your=""></A> Your computer can interfere with your television signal.Fotolia.com</A>"> All electrical equipment releases electrical frequency interference (EFI) or radio frequency interference (RFI). According to the FCC, many interference problems in household <a class="StrongLink"" href="http://www.ehow.com/electronics/">electronics</A> are caused by poor installation. Check EquipmentCheck all connectors and the video inputs on both the <a class="StrongLink" href="http://www.ehow.com/computers/">computer</A> and the TV. Also check the computer power supply's shielding and your outside aerial antenna or satellite dish (if applicable). Look for loose or frayed connections. Also check any splitters in use.Keep It ShortUsing short wires and connecting cables reduces the chance of interference.DistanceMove farther away from the TV antenna or satellite cables while using the laptop. The FCC recommends reorienting your antenna, satellite or computer cables to help relieve the problem.Aerial TV SignalsUse cable instead of aerial signals for a reduced chance of interference. If you believe that your antenna is the problem, having a professional install an RF filter on your antenna may help.WarningIf you believe the interference may be coming from your laptop power supply, take your computer for a checkup to rule out potentially dangerous electrical problems. References <a href="http://www.kyes.com/antenna/interference/tvibook.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FCC: Interference Handbook</A> <a href="http://www.techsupportforum.com/home-support/electronics/384768-interference-between-laptop-tv-bad-household-electrical.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tech Support Forums: Interference Between Laptop and TV</A> <a href="http://www.computing.net/answers/windows-95/computer-causing-tv-interference/167625.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Computing.Net: Computer Causing TV Interference</A>

Why Is My Laptop Messing Up My Television Reception?

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