A+ Guide To It Technical Support
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ISBN: 9780357108291
Author: ANDREWS, Jean.
Publisher: Cengage,
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Chapter 1, Problem 1TC
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A desktop computer which lacks the wireless capability.
To find: The least expensive ways to upgrade the system with the wireless capabilities.
Solution:
Following are the two least expensive ways:
Install the wireless expansion card in the system.
Connect a USB wireless adapter through a USB port.
Both the above options are cheaper than buying a new desktop or trading the computer with another person, as extra money might be required to compensate for a wireless system, and not to mention the hassle of trading.
Hence, the options C and D are the least expensive ways to upgrade the system with the wireless capabilities.
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