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Networking laptops with a USB-C port

Posted on 27 July 202327 July 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Networking laptops with a USB-C port
Networking laptops with a USB-C port

As a followup to this post:- If your device has a USB-C port, you could keep your regular USB port free for other items and use the C one. But is that a good idea? According to an experienced user, USB-C ports don’t hold the cable as tightly which means it can easily slip out…

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Laptop connection using a cable

Posted on 10 July 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Laptop connection using a cable
Laptop connection using a cable

If you’ve bought a laptop in the last few years, you may well have found it doesn’t have a physical network port, called an Ethernet port, which looks like this image below:- If so, it doesn’t mean you can only connect the laptop to internet using wi-fi (though it is more convenient for most people)….

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Wi-fi becoming unreliable?

Posted on 7 July 202217 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Wi-fi becoming unreliable?
Wi-fi becoming unreliable?

If your wireless connection is becoming unreliable, you can simply plug a tiny adapter like this … into one of your laptop or desktop PC’s USB ports. It will immediately set itself up, ask for your router’s name and password so that it can provide you with a steady connection to your broadband router. Click…

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USB ports too close together?

Posted on 27 June 202217 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on USB ports too close together?
USB ports too close together?

If you find it tricky to plug items into your computer’s USB ports (especially if it’s a Desktop PC where most are at the back!), you can purchase an extension lead to make it much easier. Here’s what they look like:- They come in a variety of lengths to suit your needs and I usually…

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