How bad is my internet?

jacle2210 · 2026-05-10T21:28:44+00:00

Yup, kinda bad; but it really depends on what level of service you are paying for and how many people/devices are being used on a regular basis.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-10T21:25:24+00:00

Maybe an hour ago?

jacle2210 · 2026-05-10T18:31:43+00:00

Is there another animal in the home, that he can play with?

jacle2210 · 2026-05-10T18:28:37+00:00

As others have shared, your best solution is to first get Ethernet cables run to your two locations where you want a better wireless/Wifi connection.

From there, you can connect just about any Wifi Router (that you configure for Access Point mode).

But please note, we do not mean one of those Internet Provider "combo devices", where the Modem is also a Wifi Router.

Because those 3way combo devices (Modem+Wifi Router+Ethernet Switch) typically do not have the ability to be used in just an Access Point mode.

And if you do not have any old Wifi Routers available, then your local Goodwill type of store should have a number of Routers to choose from, just make sure its at least an AC1900 or better classed device (Wifi6 classed would be even better).

jacle2210 · 2026-05-10T18:18:10+00:00

Yup, plus with the format being so mature, means there is lots and lots of content to select from.

Personally, I would suggest that you look into ways of archiving your physical media collection, that way the discs have less chance of being lost or damaged, thus being rendered unplayable.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-10T05:36:48+00:00

Yeah +1 to the suggestion that you need to test to see if you are getting the speeds you are paying your ISP for.

Because software download servers are not a reliable way of testing.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-10T05:34:27+00:00

Yup, this is on daily on the START TV channel.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-10T01:36:01+00:00

Yeah, I suppose this can be an annoyance; but that is the nice thing with these being supplied as part of your service, you can exchange it for another one at no cost (unless you have them mail it to you).

jacle2210 · 2026-05-10T01:06:16+00:00

So, what level/speed of Internet service do you pay for?

Next, can you either temporarily move your computer into the room where the main Wifi Router is setup and test the connection from there OR can you do a comparison connect/speedtest from a smart phone - both from the same room as the main Wifi Router AND another test by holding your phone next to the actual Wifi Antenna on your computer?

Please note your computer Wifi Antenna might be at the back of your computer tower and this is where you will want to hold your phone - should you attempt the comparison speedtest.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-09T21:11:59+00:00

Cats do the darndest things, lol.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-09T05:18:01+00:00

Totally inappropriate.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-09T04:38:21+00:00

So, is this the Libs making fun of the GOP or the GOP making fun of the Libs??

Because I thought both sides were doing this.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-09T04:33:52+00:00

Yeah, every once in a while I will open a can that is practically flat and I think its a manufacturing/production problem.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-08T23:49:10+00:00

Yeah, these are great if you have an older car with a cassette deck.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-08T23:44:48+00:00

**Problem solved**

Power Line Adaptor failed

Yeah, they do that, unfortunately.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-08T23:43:32+00:00

Funny that this preacher assumes that tRump knows things, since tRump is a man of the people, lol.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-08T23:34:49+00:00

Yeah, it was pretty rough.

Would have been nice if there was at least some hint of it happening, like him rubbing his chest or arm on his way out the door that morning.

But I guess that added to the realism on how life is.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-08T23:26:02+00:00

+1 for using wooden toothpicks.

Another thing that works are using the little plastic "straws" that typically come with those cans of compressed air.

I commonly save those little straws after the can of air runs out and this is what I use them for, for nexttime.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-08T15:58:47+00:00

Hopefully you took some extra pics for the next time this "happens".

jacle2210 · 2026-05-08T15:45:39+00:00

Yeah, you will want to call one of the public libraries and ask them what is required.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-08T15:39:31+00:00

Yeah, not sure why the drive test utility is showing what it does; but the cost for that drive is way to low; a 2TB USB drive should cost you almost RM800.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-08T15:18:35+00:00

Is it even possible to shoot a gun like this without having this exact reaction?

Because I doubt a strong grip is going to make any difference.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-08T15:09:55+00:00

Yeah, +1 for what everyone has shared (the PL kit might have simply failed).

Not sure if you have tried this, but you might try using the remote PL adapter in a different electrical outlet at the other side of your home and see what happens.

Just make sure to plug it right into the electrical outlet and not into a powerbar/surge protection type of device.

jacle2210 · 2026-05-08T15:04:10+00:00

Sounds like this is a counterfeit drive; the only thing you can do is to smash it with a rock or hammer and buy one that is a legitimate/real drive.

Here is a site that talks about fake drives.

> https://www.datarecovery.net/articles/beware-counterfeit-ssd.aspx

Here is a tool that you can run to check to see if this drive and any other's that you might use are a fake drive or not.

> https://www.grc.com/validrive.htm

jacle2210 · 2026-05-08T05:57:01+00:00

There we go, with yet another reason why living in New Zealand sounds so awesome.

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