Wifi/Bluetooth woes
Once upon a time, I found myself in the midst of a hilarious tech adventure with my trusty Asus tuf laptop. It had always been a reliable companion, but recently it started playing tricks on me. The wifi and BT symbol kept disappearing from the system tray, as if it had developed a knack for hide-and-seek. I searched high and low in the settings, but to my dismay, it seemed like my laptop had forgotten it even had wifi or Bluetooth capabilities. How could this be?
Determined to solve this enigma, I devoted an entire weekend to troubleshooting. I tried everything in my power - driver resets, network resets, and multiple restarts. But no matter what I did, the connection remained elusive, like a mythical creature slipping through my fingers!
Just when I was about to surrender to a life without the wonders of the online world, a glimmer of hope appeared. I stumbled upon a solution that suggested replacing the Realtek wifi module. Maybe this was the key to unlocking my laptop's connection conundrum! Filled with anticipation, I decided to take a peek inside my laptop to see what this mysterious module looked like.
Opening up the laptop, the mischievous culprit was hiding behind the M.2 ssd, removed the ssd and I discovered the Realtek module. Having seen the module, I was now a step closer to reconnecting with online world. I closed the laptop and, to my surprise, the wifi symbol magically reappeared! Had my laptop simply needed a little cleaning? It was a strange turn of events, but I couldn't help but rejoice in this temporary victory.
However, I couldn't shake off the feeling that this adventure was far from over. The connectivity issues might rear their mischievous heads again in the future. So, I devised two options to confront this uncertain fate.
Option one involved acquiring the renowned Intel wireless module, a hero known for slaying connectivity demons with its mighty powers. But to obtain this heroic companion, I would need to part with a sum of gold, around 2k from my treasure trove. Intel card
On the other hand, option two offered a more economical solution - a wifi/BT adapter. This little device, priced at a mere 1k, promises to be a shield against future connectivity dilemmas. But could it truly live up to its promises, or would it bring about new adventures of its own?
Considering my typical tech escapades, where YouTube and streaming hold sway and gaming is mostly a single player affair, I pondered the necessity of lightning-fast internet at all times. After all, my current connection provided a respectable 50 mbps, and even with the internal wifi, I managed to enjoy a decent 40 mbps.
Uncertain about the adapter's capabilities and wary of potential complications it might introduce, I am weighing my options carefully. If the adapter proves inadequate, the Intel module will undoubtedly emerge as the ultimate savior.
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My question: Is the adapter dependable? I am personally leaning towards the Intel module, dk if it will work with Windows 11.
I dont want to penny pinch but really in a fix rn financially and would not like to spend more than I have to atm.
Posted Jul 16, 2023, 9:37 PM UTC
It all started when reddit decided to introduce an insane api pricing model, even more derranged than twitter's. Many of us who use third-party apps that have been around since before Reddit had a mobile presence, were hoping for a chance for them to negotiate with reddit. They already offer a superior user experience not only for regular users and moderators but also for a significant number of disabled and blind users.
Unfortunately, reddit chose not to engage in any negotiations and instead doubled down on the pricing, determined to eliminate these apps altogether. The CEO made public statements that were far from truthful, tried to spin the situation in their favor, disregarding the needs and desires of the user base. Naturally, it lead to protests across the site involving more than 8,000 subreddits going private/restricted.
The admins then started forcefully ending these protests, suppressing the voices of those who were speaking up against these changes. They claim to be "keeping it open" while going against its core, the users, and closing down the apps they use. On July 1st, as the API pricing goes live, it shuts down all third party apps and it feels like the beginning of the slow death of Reddit as we know it.
It is understandable that not everyone may share the same level of concern about this issue, but please take a moment to listen and observe. It has become clear that Reddit's priorities lie primarily in their profits and removing any obstacles in their path to more profits. They started with old reddit, now they are targeting the apps. What will they come for next?
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