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Computer Help and Support

Grins

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6. You are way past the time to get a new computer.

Reply to keithbvadu2 (Original post)

Sat Aug 17, 2024, 11:47 PM

Aug 2024

Bluetooth came out of IBM more than 25 years ago. (I actually met one of the engineers that worked on it!)

Don’t bother with the quick fixes that will ultimately fail. Get a new one.

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Bought a wireless mouse but it's bluetooth only. Computer is not. [View all] keithbvadu2 Aug 2024 OP

Retrofit/Upgrade Your Computer to Be Bluetooth-Capable MrWowWow Aug 2024 #1

Thanks keithbvadu2 Aug 2024 #3

How old is your computer.? Virtually all have been Bluetooth compatible since the late 2000's. Enter stage left Aug 2024 #2

Refurb Dell 3020 W10, 2 years ago. From what I can tell, bluetooth not installed. keithbvadu2 Aug 2024 #4

I was using Bluetooth mice & keyboards since about 2012. Better computer? Enter stage left Aug 2024 #5

You are way past the time to get a new computer. Grins Aug 2024 #6

Thanks for the good advice. I ordered a bluetooth dongle. Under ten bucks. keithbvadu2 Aug 2024 #7

My 2006 HP uses a wireless mouse with a dongle. John1956PA Aug 2024 #8