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A reader asks: I recently got a new laptop that supposedly has super-fast Wi-Fi, but I honestly don't see any difference from before, which is a disappointment. I've been googling around and discovered that maybe I need to upgrade the device thingie that my DSL service provides. I honestly don't understand all this, but I really feel the need for speed, so Just Tell Me What To Get!
Dear ...
If you're finding your Wi-Fi is flaky, it could be a cordless phone, microwave or another network causing interference. Using your setup software, trying switching the broadcast channel, which is just like switching a TV channel. If your base station has it, try enabling "interference robustness." It will slow speeds a little but ensure a good connection. Now you won't have to steal service from ...
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I'm, like, okay with being a little crazy.
The time, energy, words, weight lost, nails bitten, scabs picked and nights I've struggled thru for this are easy to judge from afar, right?
Things I won't miss about being a freelancer: incorrectly estimating my taxes and owing a ton of cash at the end of the year.
So pissed at @thomashouston right now for not reminding me about James Blake last night.
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