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Got my wireless router today, it works fine hard wired to the computer & also wireless, now all I need is for a Xbox 360 to arrive so I can hook it up.

Got all the security set up & fine too only took approx 15 mins to set it all up

UBT - Halifax--lad wrote:Got my wireless router today, it works fine hard wired to the computer & also wireless, now all I need is for a Xbox 360 to arrive so I can hook it up.

Got all the security set up & fine too only took approx 15 mins to set it all up

Good for you...Well done !

My next door neighbour has a wireless set-up - except it's not fully set-up, allowing me to surf for hours at a time on THEIR ADSL connection.......  !!

I'll tell them one day !

regards

Tim

UBT - Halifax--lad wrote:Got my wireless router today, it works fine hard wired to the computer & also wireless, now all I need is for a Xbox 360 to arrive so I can hook it up.

Got all the security set up & fine too only took approx 15 mins to set it all up

About time  :lol:

Now you need a laptop

James Box wrote:About time  :lol:

Now you need a laptop

I've got a laptop. She's very cuddly and loverly and sits on my lap.

She crunches very well, but not on BOINC  :oops:

She gets a bit warm sometimes, if I use her a lot - contrary-wise, if I don't play with her for a while, she goes cold and takes a while to get working again.

She's very environmentally friendly, uses zero electricity or gas, although I sometimes have to replenish her energy pack by taking her to a suitable recharging centre.

But I wouldn't be without her, coz who else would iron my shirts !!

regards

Tim

UBT - Timbo wrote:uses zero electricity or gas

I would dispute this fact

Can be hard on the wallet too!

Not sure if I want a laptop or not, probally will do at some point, only reason I got this was for my Xbox

UBT - Halifax--lad wrote:Not sure if I want a laptop or not, probally will do at some point, only reason I got this was for my Xbox

You don't know how nice it is to have an internet connected laptop that you can walk about the house with until you've got one.

Need a computer whilst watching TV? Done.
Need a computer whilst in bed? Done.
Need a computer with a howto guide up whilst working on your car? Done.

Okay, so it may be a bit geeky but the freedom is wonderful

James Box wrote:

UBT - Timbo wrote:uses zero electricity or gas

I would dispute this fact

Can be hard on the wallet too!

OK - so maybe I should re-phrase:

Doesn't need to be plugged in to any utility service in order to work (such as electricity or gas).

As for the wallet - well, aren't most "gadgets" a bit expensive, especially initially. I'm at the point now, where the running costs are pretty low  

And apart from the odd upgrade that's needed once or twice a year (usually around the anniversary of her "manufacturing date" and again around Xmas time), she has quite a low yearly maintenance cost.

You may be having additional cost issues, simply down to fact that yours is newer and hence there's more need to keep it in tip-top condition. For me, the TCO curve has already flattened out.  :D

regards

Tim

Careful what you say, or like a Dell laptop it might overheat and blow up in your face

UBT - JohnR wrote:Careful what you say, or like a Dell laptop it might overheat and blow up in your face

Oh, I can put up with the tantrums.....and like most things, if they go wrong, just give it a thump.......

regards

Tim

I've got two -  :lol:  and at one point I had four    but one was really old - I didn't like that one too much