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Old 07-21-2008, 11:37 pm
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Confused and technologically impaired

What the heck is WiFi?
I just bought a MacBook and have been told that it has WiFi built into it and I have no idea what it is.
Is it different from a standard modem?
Help.
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Old 07-21-2008, 11:49 pm
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Because I suck at explaining things... hope this helps, if not... maybe someone else might be able to tell you. :]

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/W/Wi_Fi.html
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oooo yaaay you got a macbook...you wont be disappointed.. atleast I hope you arent. I have one and I love it. I believe wifi is a form of wireless internet however do not take my word for that.
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Hun, you're just as lost as I am!
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Why you lost?
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I barely understand any of this computer terminology!
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Ohhh same! I struggle so bad with that stuff. I still don't know what html means.
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OMG! I'M SO JELOUS!!!!!!

I just got a chance to read this!!

I'm happy for you though, does that mean you get internet at home now?

Do you understand wifi now?
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yaaay for MacBooks lol.......sorry I cant help sharing the excitement. Mine is standing strong two years later here..yaaaay!
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OMG! I'M SO JELOUS!!!!!!

I just got a chance to read this!!

I'm happy for you though, does that mean you get internet at home now?

Do you understand wifi now?
Thanks sugar :]
Yeah I'll be getting the internet put on it this weekend.
Yeah I sorta get it now. But I don't really understand the point.
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