B. Newman
SGF, Supreme Grumble Framer
I need one of our resident geeks, er experts to explain Wi-Fi to me in language that I can understand. (I do know that, well I think it stands for "wireless fidelity", but that's about it.)
I've read quite a bit about it in the business magazines, along with terms like "hot spots" and "bubbles" but "I don't understand all I know about it!"
I just got a new laptop, (haven't even turned it on yet) and in reading some in the booklet last night it had a whole section on wi-fi and "conectivity" and where you can use it and where you can't. Where it's legal and where it's not (world-wide.)
Now, is this thing telling me that I have wireless capability? And does that mean that I can turn it on anywhere and get on the internet without a phoneline? What's the catch?
I'll be away from the computer for a couple of days (except for my new laptop. YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) So, I may not get back to check the answers, but hey, if I really can log on anywere, I'll let you know!
Betty
I've read quite a bit about it in the business magazines, along with terms like "hot spots" and "bubbles" but "I don't understand all I know about it!"
I just got a new laptop, (haven't even turned it on yet) and in reading some in the booklet last night it had a whole section on wi-fi and "conectivity" and where you can use it and where you can't. Where it's legal and where it's not (world-wide.)
Now, is this thing telling me that I have wireless capability? And does that mean that I can turn it on anywhere and get on the internet without a phoneline? What's the catch?
I'll be away from the computer for a couple of days (except for my new laptop. YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) So, I may not get back to check the answers, but hey, if I really can log on anywere, I'll let you know!
Betty