Yes you will need a router, it's a good idea just for the sake of security. The computer doesn't need WiFi if you can plug it into the router with a cable, wireless and wired will all be on the same network.
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Gudanov - Sep 24, 2008 9:51:31 am PDT #7689 of 25501
Coding and Sleeping
Gudanov - Sep 24, 2008 9:53:00 am PDT #7690 of 25501
Coding and Sleeping
The computer seems like a pretty reasonable price to me, but I haven't been shopping anytime recently.
Vortex - Sep 24, 2008 10:03:41 am PDT #7691 of 25501
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Yes, you need a router. I think that integrated wifi just means that the mechanism is part of the computer as opposed to a card that you plug in to a slot. It's worth it to not have to be bothered with the card sticking out, IMHO
Sue - Sep 24, 2008 10:14:43 am PDT #7692 of 25501
hip deep in pie
Thanks guys.
Vortex - Sep 24, 2008 10:43:19 am PDT #7693 of 25501
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Once you have the router set up, it's really easy to set up the tivo. It looks for the signal, asks for the password, beeps a few times, and you're set.
Vortex - Sep 24, 2008 10:44:23 am PDT #7694 of 25501
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
oh, also. Any ideas how to open a Word 2007 doc if you're stuck with Word 2003? My mother sent me something, and despite my trying to talk her through the "save as", it's not getting through. Ideas?
Gudanov - Sep 24, 2008 10:48:35 am PDT #7695 of 25501
Coding and Sleeping
tommyrot - Sep 24, 2008 10:49:29 am PDT #7696 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Try this: Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats
It worked for me.
eta: X-posty for the same MS download. Huh.
brenda m - Sep 24, 2008 6:06:12 pm PDT #7697 of 25501
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Oh my. This is embarrassing: [link]
hippocampus - Sep 26, 2008 9:00:26 am PDT #7698 of 25501
not your mom's socks.
pops in to wave... hey leNubian (because the last time I asked a job related question you wondered if I work for the craxy) - I just got spoken to for language in a program, specifically using the word 'orphan'. Apparently, the person who is upset has adopted and she is horrified that we are using the term in this manner.
"...for me "orphan" refers to those who don't have families to call their own, not to meetings that happen regularly. ...- it made my jaw drop because it hit that emotional button we all have in regard to family!"
Just in case anyone's not amused enough by other things.