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chickadee · ‎10-29-2010

On 8/21/2014 Buck-i-Nana said:
For the record, as I didn't see this in any of the previous posts...

WiFi stands for Wireless Fidelity (fidelity being the quality of audio/visual signal).

I can't imagine anyone going in to a store to buy a computer and know absolutely nothing about them and yet not ask tons of questions! I also can't imagine anyone buying a computer and then calling a neighbor all angry and upset! If the neighbor knew you were knowledgeable regarding computers, they should have talked to you first! My neighbors frequently call or visit me BEFORE they go buy anything to get helpful hint or even to request I go with them (which I'm always happy to do).

*sigh* I didn't make it up. He didn't call me. I ran in to him when I was walking my doggie. He was working in his yard, but told me about the piece of garbage computer he just bought. He didn't know anything about my knowing about computers before then, but I just happened to test software before becoming disabled, soo...

This is a perfect example of people not knowing what they don't know. He didn't know that he needed to ask those questions because he did ask if he could get on the internet with that computer and was told yes. That was good enough for him.

Just like people here couldn't imagine him "calling a neighbor who knows about computers". A lot was assumed there. It was assumed that he called me. It was assumed that he knew that I was knowledgeable about computers and could have advised him beforehand, etc. Everybody just assumes the other person knows... and things get missed.

Edited to add something I was missing (and I'm sure I'm missing more than one thing, lol). This happens all the time, and it is the cause of soo many arguments and misunderstandings. It would be great if all sides could step back and objectively look at it and say "you're right...let's try this again". Sometimes neither side is wrong. They just aren't speaking the same language.

KJPA · ‎07-07-2012

If you think these forums use a lot of acronyms you obviously have never worked in the government ${#emotions_dlg.lol}$

I'm a contractor and we have a glossary for all of the acronyms we commonly run across. New contractors need it like a bible. TRUE!! I don't know how anybody knows what anyone else is talking about anymore.

A good source for descriptions is acronymfinder.com. It may not have all the answers you are looking for but it should give you a hint of what people are talking about. Just enter the acronym, like ROFL, and press your Enter key or select one of the options that pops up. The next page shows all possible answers they know about in order of most popular. If there are a lot you can simply click the category you want, in this case the category is likely Slang, Chat and Pop Culture.

Acronyms used only on specific forums like Wen are not likely to be in there but you should have luck finding more common ones. Try AFAIK, JK, IMHO, Have fun!!

KJPA

Big Sister · ‎05-15-2010

I'm the OP. I just came back to this thread for a brief time and saw there are 21 replies. First of all, thank you to everyone who helped me explain WiFi. I intend to take more time later today and zero in on what I need to read to help me and my neighbor.

I really do appreciate your help. Thank you.

Buck-i-Nana · ‎09-28-2010

On 8/21/2014 iam4truth said:
On 8/21/2014 Buck-i-Nana said:
For the record, as I didn't see this in any of the previous posts...

WiFi stands for Wireless Fidelity (fidelity being the quality of audio/visual signal).

I can't imagine anyone going in to a store to buy a computer and know absolutely nothing about them and yet not ask tons of questions! I also can't imagine anyone buying a computer and then calling a neighbor all angry and upset! If the neighbor knew you were knowledgeable regarding computers, they should have talked to you first! My neighbors frequently call or visit me BEFORE they go buy anything to get helpful hint or even to request I go with them (which I'm always happy to do).

*sigh* I didn't make it up. He didn't call me. I ran in to him when I was walking my doggie. He was working in his yard, but told me about the piece of garbage computer he just bought. He didn't know anything about my knowing about computers before then, but I just happened to test software before becoming disabled, soo...

This is a perfect example of people not knowing what they don't know. He didn't know that he needed to ask those questions because he did ask if he could get on the internet with that computer and was told yes. That was good enough for him.

Just like people here couldn't imagine him "calling a neighbor who knows about computers". A lot was assumed there. It was assumed that he called me. It was assumed that he knew that I was knowledgeable about computers and could have advised him beforehand, etc. Everybody just assumes the other person knows... and things get missed.

Edited to add something I was missing (and I'm sure I'm missing more than one thing, lol). This happens all the time, and it is the cause of soo many arguments and misunderstandings. It would be great if all sides could step back and objectively look at it and say "you're right...let's try this again". Sometimes neither side is wrong. They just aren't speaking the same language.

I didn't say you made it up, I said I couldn't imagine it. People DO do strange things, and this ranks up there with the strange.

It's a shame STILL that he didn't advise his sales person that he was totally new to computers because the sales folks would have walked him through everything he needed. It's just another example as far as I'm concerned of people who really shouldn't even try to get on-board with the automation age.

wishmoon · ‎08-14-2013

What *does* 'SAM RTM' stand for, please? I keep trying to put names of WEN products in there and have run into a total brain fog! TIA ${#emotions_dlg.blushing}$

Kathlen · ‎03-09-2010

All I did was call my cable company and they installed a router on my cable modem.

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

On 8/25/2014 Kathleen said:
All I did was call my cable company and they installed a router on my cable modem.

Most people buy their own wireless router, and even a cable modem. The setup is easy.

glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

On 8/25/2014 Kathleen said:
All I did was call my cable company and they installed a router on my cable modem.

You pay for that every month. Depending on the company, you can be charge $7-$10 a month rental fees. I own the modem and router used for cable internet at my house.

fitnessfreak · ‎10-26-2013

Yes--Radio Shack sells the NETGEAR routers of various ""speeds"" anywhere from $30-$130. But YOU own it and are not ""renting it"". Your ISP/Cable company will walk you through set-up over the phone. My wifi speed is 54 mbps which is fairly fast...and I have an old HP NETBOOK from 2007.