Is it better to leave laptop on(standby mode or hibernation) or off? I heard that turning it on and off repeatedly is actually guite detrimental to the components of the lap top. I keep asking but get mixed respnonses.
i have wireless router (linksys) that has a cable (comcast) internet chord attached to it which is then attached to the back of a desktop computer -which is not mine- and then i have a laptop which receives the signals and gets perfect reception
my question is if i buy a desktop comp for my room, can it also receive signals from the router or do i have to get a pc that specifically has a wireless card integrated in it? So i would have 3 computers running of of it, and the router has a max of 4 possible. If that method does not work, is the only way i can get access from the internet my room which is in a separate room from the router by running an extremely long extension chord from my internet port to the router?
2006-09-03 13:28:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
If you are using your notebook periodically throughout the day leave it on hibernate between uses. If you only use it once a day turn it off when you're done. Second question, you can get a usb wireless card that simply plugs into your desktop usb port. Belkin makes and excellent one. You can buy them at Walmart for $40 and you won't have to open your computer or deal with whether or not you have a slot available. Link below
2006-09-03 13:56:20 · answer #1 · answered by white_yack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay... answer to Question 1: The laptops are far better off if you only turn them off/reboot them for maintenance purposes. It works the internal componente a lot more than just letting it hibernate, or just leaving it on and plugged in.
Answer to question 2: If you are more than 50' from the wireless router, or if running an ethernet cable is otherwise not possible, then you will have to get a wireless pci card or a usb wireless receiver. The PCI cards get the better signal, commonly, but the usb types are very much easier to install... plug 'em in and go.
What kind of router has a maximum of only 4 computers on a wireless system? Most handle 32 wirelessly with no issues. Some can handle 254. You need to make sure that you're not reading that there are 4 wired output hubs, which is very common. If so, ehternet rules state that no more than two hubs can be on a single chain. In otherwords, you can put another hub on each port of the router, so if you have 4 wired outputs, you can add four hubs, with however many outputs they allow.
2006-09-03 13:45:06 · answer #2 · answered by Jamie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm mixed on shutdown vs. standby. I standby if I am home for the evening, going to be or something I'll just close the lid. If I am going to be moving it around alot I shut down generally.
You can buy wireless cards that go into PCI slots for your desktop computer, so you don't need to wire it. You can generally have more wireless connections than wired, four is just the maximum number of physical connections, so that is not a concern.
2006-09-03 13:40:43 · answer #3 · answered by crzybob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first question: when you arent using your laptop like at night you should turn it off so it doesnt overheat and die, next question: you can buy a wireless network card to put in your desktop or you can get an external network card for a desktop
2006-09-03 13:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by ecker_70 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-06 09:06:37 · answer #5 · answered by ai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have laptop Icarried back and forth from work for several years turned it on and off alot and left it on alot it is still working at 6 year old ..I do the same with my new laptop..
If I wasn't going to be using it that day ,,I would turn it off though
2006-09-03 13:37:27 · answer #6 · answered by Rusty Nails 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, probably.
2006-09-03 13:32:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋