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Unread postPosted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:51 pm 
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Yep, get yourself a wireless card. Have someone install it (involves opening up the case and putting it into the proper slot so pretty easy if you want to tackle it yourself.) Then turn on the computer, install the software, and viola! No more ethernet cords running to your computer.



or get a USB wireless thumb drive(or dongle for those who wish to be correct) and there is no need to open up the case....

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Wrider wrote:
Yep, get yourself a wireless card. Have someone install it (involves opening up the case and putting it into the proper slot so pretty easy if you want to tackle it yourself.) Then turn on the computer, install the software, and viola! No more ethernet cords running to your computer.



or get a USB wireless thumb drive(or dongle for those who wish to be correct) and there is no need to open up the case....


Yeah but after using them for a couple of years on a laptop I had (internal wireless kept conking out) I've found that almost all internal ones have better range, don't drop as often, and are more reliable in the long run (external ones tend to die after a year, maybe two, I've found.)

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Wrider wrote:
Yep, get yourself a wireless card. Have someone install it (involves opening up the case and putting it into the proper slot so pretty easy if you want to tackle it yourself.) Then turn on the computer, install the software, and viola! No more ethernet cords running to your computer.



or get a USB wireless thumb drive(or dongle for those who wish to be correct) and there is no need to open up the case....


Yeah but after using them for a couple of years on a laptop I had (internal wireless kept conking out) I've found that almost all internal ones have better range, don't drop as often, and are more reliable in the long run (external ones tend to die after a year, maybe two, I've found.)

Macbook going strong after a year. Not one wifi issue ever.

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Maybe I'll just get wireless laptop. I'll have enough cash next month to get one.

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You'll need a wireless router too.

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You'll need a wireless router too.


Thanks. I'll take my computer/internet savvy pal with me when I go make my choice.

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Maybe I'll just get wireless laptop. I'll have enough cash next month to get one.



Thats the way I would go :D.

wrider those usb dongles cost like $10 or $15. If you get 2 years out of them you got yer money's worth imho. I myself have never had a problem with one and the last one I bought lasted me 3 years now. then again I dont use it much cause well I have wired network at home lol.

Fireguzzi I was going to mention the router but I was under the assumption (yes I know what assuming means) that she already had one :D.

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blues2cruise wrote:
Maybe I'll just get wireless laptop. I'll have enough cash next month to get one.



Thats the way I would go :D.

wrider those usb dongles cost like $10 or $15. If you get 2 years out of them you got yer money's worth imho. I myself have never had a problem with one and the last one I bought lasted me 3 years now. then again I dont use it much cause well I have wired network at home lol.

Fireguzzi I was going to mention the router but I was under the assumption (yes I know what assuming means) that she already had one :D.


Right now I have a modem...because I have a wired desk top.

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ofblong wrote:
blues2cruise wrote:
Maybe I'll just get wireless laptop. I'll have enough cash next month to get one.



Thats the way I would go :D.

wrider those usb dongles cost like $10 or $15. If you get 2 years out of them you got yer money's worth imho. I myself have never had a problem with one and the last one I bought lasted me 3 years now. then again I dont use it much cause well I have wired network at home lol.

Fireguzzi I was going to mention the router but I was under the assumption (yes I know what assuming means) that she already had one :D.


Right now I have a modem...because I have a wired desk top.


even with the modem you should have a router.... It makes your connection more secure.

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