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Q&A: Do nano USB WiFi adapters work as well as larger ones?

Posted on March 16, 2022

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Question from Alexis: Hi, Rick. I need to buy a USB WiFi adapter for my computer and I’d really like to use one of the small “nano” adapters like this one.

I really like those because they don’t stick out from the computer very much. I’m always afraid I’ll catch it on something and break it.

The thing is, I’ve heard that the small size might keep it from working as well as a full size adapter that has a long antenna. Is that something I need to worry about? [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I connect an older desktop PC to our WiFi network?

Posted on November 9, 2021

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Question from Brittney: I hope you can help me Rick. I read your blog every day and I really trust your advice.

A couple of my friends and I just rented an apartment together, and so far it’s working out ok (fingers crossed on that lol).

We had Xfinity cable and Internet installed and they placed the modem/router combo box in the living room beside the TV.

Since I can’t run a cable from the living room to my bedroom, I need to connect my Dell desktop computer to the Internet over the WiFi network. How can I do that? [Read more…]