New Posts For Thread: Basic Computer Helphttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31648303/basic-computer-helpI want to get another computer upstairs to attach to my wifi (router's downstairs) and although that's not a problem with a laptop, what will I need for the other tower to pick up the signal?I'm sure that it'll be some sort of USB connection device bBe aware that wifi is less secure than internet via ethernet cable. So, it's less wise to do things like online banking on wifi.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31648303/basic-computer-help?post_id=559373621#559373621Be aware that wifi is less secure than internet via ethernet cable. So, it's less wise to do things like online banking on wifi.Fri, 29 May 2020 02:41:09 -0500Remember, of course, that wifi signals generally travel better horizontally than vertically.As a consequence of your router being downstairs, the signal strength will be stronger downstairs than it is upstairs.There are various options available to hhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31648303/basic-computer-help?post_id=559373495#559373495Remember, of course, that wifi signals generally travel better horizontally than vertically.As a consequence of your router being downstairs, the signal strength will be stronger downstairs than it is upstairs.There are various options available to hThu, 28 May 2020 22:58:13 -0500You dont want a bluetooth dongle, you want a wifi dongle.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31648303/basic-computer-help?post_id=559373489#559373489You dont want a bluetooth dongle, you want a wifi dongle.Thu, 28 May 2020 22:04:35 -0500Thanks Zorro - a tad more expensive than what I've just got.I'll see if/how it works and I may well be forced into 'upgrading' - you get what you pay for, so it's said...but I'm a cheap-skate fcukhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31648303/basic-computer-help?post_id=559373479#559373479Thanks Zorro - a tad more expensive than what I've just got.I'll see if/how it works and I may well be forced into 'upgrading' - you get what you pay for, so it's said...but I'm a cheap-skate fcukThu, 28 May 2020 21:49:49 -0500I bought two, livewire, bluetooth USB dongle. Barcode. 5050577282366 google it?https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31648303/basic-computer-help?post_id=559373473#559373473I bought two, livewire, bluetooth USB dongle. Barcode. 5050577282366 google it?Thu, 28 May 2020 21:32:33 -0500Soundstage. No predictive text. Poundstore. Cost a ppundit. Pound. Technology is wonderfalls.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31648303/basic-computer-help?post_id=559373469#559373469Soundstage. No predictive text. Poundstore. Cost a ppundit. Pound. Technology is wonderfalls.Thu, 28 May 2020 21:24:58 -0500USB Bluetooth dongle. I bought one from pounds. Yrs ago. Worked. On ebay they can be more expensive. Or drill a hole get cables.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31648303/basic-computer-help?post_id=559373465#559373465USB Bluetooth dongle. I bought one from pounds. Yrs ago. Worked. On ebay they can be more expensive. Or drill a hole get cables.Thu, 28 May 2020 21:20:15 -0500Thanks Irwin - I've just seen some sort of USB that should sort it on eBay for under £3 - resulthttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31648303/basic-computer-help?post_id=559373463#559373463Thanks Irwin - I've just seen some sort of USB that should sort it on eBay for under £3 - resultThu, 28 May 2020 21:18:50 -0500https://www.howtogeek.com/214680/how-to-add-wi-fi-to-a-desktop-computer/https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31648303/basic-computer-help?post_id=559373415#559373415https://www.howtogeek.com/214680/how-to-add-wi-fi-to-a-desktop-computer/Thu, 28 May 2020 20:37:00 -0500This one ain't...it's a pensionerhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31648303/basic-computer-help?post_id=559373397#559373397This one ain't...it's a pensionerThu, 28 May 2020 20:09:13 -0500