Laptop Internet Connection

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I am thinking about replacing my Desktop Computer, where I use the Internet
every day, with a Laptop but I haven't got a clue how a Laptop connects to
the internet.

I plan on using it at home (away from the kids) and using it to email when
I'm away on holiday.

Any help would be appreciated.

Many thanks

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"gripper" <gripper@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I am thinking about replacing my Desktop Computer, where I use the
Internet
> every day, with a Laptop but I haven't got a clue how a Laptop connects to
> the internet.
>
> I plan on using it at home (away from the kids) and using it to email when
> I'm away on holiday.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Many thanks

Laptops connect in the same way as desktops. Most laptops these days come
with both RJ-45 network jacks and wireless network adapters, as well as a
modem.

So, how you connect depends on how you connect now. If you use dialup -
use the modem. If you use a hispeed connection - use the network jack.
If you have a wireless router - use the wireless card, properly configured.

HTH
-pk

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In news:8E80F733-459D-4B42-90DD-9BEF9132C165@microsoft.com,
gripper <gripper@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:

> I am thinking about replacing my Desktop Computer, where I use
> the
> Internet every day, with a Laptop but I haven't got a clue how
> a
> Laptop connects to the internet.


The same way as a desktop computer: either through a modem, or
through a network connection (wired or wireless) to a router or
computer connected to the internet. The fact that it's a laptop
doesn't make any difference at all.

Or am I misunderstanding your question?

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Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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