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laurainlimbo at 09:46am on 29/07/2007 under computer problems
laurainlimbo at 09:46am on 29/07/2007 under computer problemsapparently there's something wrong with my computer. recently we had a very big storm, and Comcast (my internet provider) was out for several hours. after they came back, I couldn't access the internet anymore through the modem or through my router. For the last week, I've only been able to get online via a wireless connection - and I think I'm actually picking that up from someone else nearby. which is a bit weird and really not safe in my opinion. it's an unsecured connection. and last night I couldn't even get the wireless connection to work so I couldn't get online at all. I ended up on the phone for over two hours with Comcast first, then Linksys (the manufacturer of the router), who told me that the problem is with my computer. The guy at Linksys told me to call Dell - but I totally refuse to call their customer service, which is in India. So I gave up and called The Geek Squad. They will be here next Saturday morning to see if they can fix my problem. If they can, it's just a flat rate of $159.00 (not bad, but of course it's still money I don't want to spend). If they can't fix it, they guarantee that I won't pay them anything. but if they cant fix it, then I will either have to continue accessing the internet wirelessly over unsecure networks, or buy a new computer. and I can't afford a new computer - not when I might also have to buy a newer car soon.
so I was so entirely bummed last night. has anyone ever heard of this problem happening to a computer? it's not the modem because Masahiko's computer will connect with a wired, not wireless, connection. and it's not the router because he can also connect through the router. It is definitely something in my computer - maybe fried during the last storm. and after the storm, my DVD player was dead too! I had to buy a new DVD player yesterday.
it's crazy!
it seems like all I do these days is spend money - I took my car to Midas to see if my brakes were okay - and turns out that I had to replace the rear cylinder because brake fluid was leaking! so that was $200 - after my grocery shopping. and now rent is due! I can't seem to save any money!
anyway, I had planned on catching up with LJ last night, and going through my emails too, but I couldn't. I might do some today using the wireless connection. but for the next week I may not use internet so much until I see what the problem is. if there's something I should see or know,please link me - other wise, I'll catch up slowly, but surely.
happy Sunday!!
so I was so entirely bummed last night. has anyone ever heard of this problem happening to a computer? it's not the modem because Masahiko's computer will connect with a wired, not wireless, connection. and it's not the router because he can also connect through the router. It is definitely something in my computer - maybe fried during the last storm. and after the storm, my DVD player was dead too! I had to buy a new DVD player yesterday.
it's crazy!
it seems like all I do these days is spend money - I took my car to Midas to see if my brakes were okay - and turns out that I had to replace the rear cylinder because brake fluid was leaking! so that was $200 - after my grocery shopping. and now rent is due! I can't seem to save any money!
anyway, I had planned on catching up with LJ last night, and going through my emails too, but I couldn't. I might do some today using the wireless connection. but for the next week I may not use internet so much until I see what the problem is. if there's something I should see or know,please link me - other wise, I'll catch up slowly, but surely.
happy Sunday!!
distressed
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