Still no laptop but. . .

@GardenGerty (165325)
United States
August 2, 2025 8:23pm CST
I found a little USB plug in that came with one of my two refurbished desk tops. It says it is a wi fi connector, and guess what?! I am typing on my desktop. It had gotten to where it would not recognize the ethernet cords after we had a storm in June. It locked me into airplane mode. Just like the laptop. According to my internet provider the router/modem is fine but I have my doubts. I will call them Monday and talk with them before I take my laptop to a shop. Having my desktop up and running makes me sooooooo happy. It also gives me a usable tool to check on problem solving for my laptop. I did try that USB wifi on the laptop and it did not seem to work.. If it had I would be going great guns on it as well. Not being online today meant that I mowed for quite a while and did other things outdoors. After we picked up Pedro, of course. The vet says he is about 8 months old. He will have to go back for a second dose of his feline leukemia and fiv vaccine. The helper who got him and put him in his carrier remarked that he is "all muscle" and I agree. Friday the vet told Pedro that God sent him to the right place to have a happy home. I wish all kitties could have a happy home. She shaved a 2x2 patch of hair and "popped out" the pellet from the pellet gun.Put a new skin patch on it, so no stitches. I will let you guys know if I learn anything new computer wise.I had gotten in and run some diagnostics and nothing wrong was found. Fingers crossed it is the router.
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@DaddyEvil (156233)
• United States
3 Aug
I'm glad Pedro is fine after surgery and glad the pellet was removed safely. I'm glad you're back online and hope it's the router causing the problems. Good luck with it!
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@GardenGerty (165325)
• United States
3 Aug
Whatever the problem is, at least I am up and running until I have a school paycheck coming in. I felt like my hands were tied and my brain was fried.
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@GardenGerty (165325)
• United States
9 Aug
@DaddyEvil Me, too. My phone connects now, but I wonder if it is because of that thumb drive.
@DaddyEvil (156233)
• United States
3 Aug
@GardenGerty I've never seen a problem like that before. Sorry I couldn't be more help with it. I'm glad you have a computer up and running at least.
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@id_peace (16464)
• Singapore
3 Aug
There are so much activities going on. Kittens are really cute.
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@GardenGerty (165325)
• United States
3 Aug
He is kind of a teenager, not as cute as the baby that is up for adoption at the vet's. He is very appreciative of all the care, though.
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@GardenGerty (165325)
• United States
9 Aug
@id_peace I would say he is a teen when he starts showing signs of puberty. I think of around six months. They are fully adult at 18 months and I just learned they are "seniors" at seven years and older.
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@id_peace (16464)
• Singapore
4 Aug
@GardenGerty Hmmm How old does a kitten have to be to consider as a teen?
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@snowy22315 (194370)
• United States
3 Aug
Hope you get back in business glad my situation got taken care of, even if I had to order a new laptop
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@GardenGerty (165325)
• United States
3 Aug
I am not even sure if this stick came with this computer or the one previous, I had never used it. I got the laptop mainly for the Windows 11 update and because this desktop had problems. I am so happy and will sleep so much better tonight, just to have either working is great.
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@celticeagle (178216)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Aug
I am so thankful to have my grandson close to come to my aid with most of my computer issues. Dear Pedro. He sounds like quite an animal. All animals have a right to have a good home. So sad that many don't get that.
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@GardenGerty (165325)
• United States
9 Aug
Having a live in techie is good. Pedro was determined to have a home.
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@celticeagle (178216)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Aug
@GardenGerty .......Sometimes they adopt us.
@Fleura (32280)
• United Kingdom
3 Aug
Glad you managed to get things working. We are so dependent on internet connectivity these days!
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@GardenGerty (165325)
• United States
9 Aug
Yes we are, and it causes me anxiety not to have it.
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@LindaOHio (197470)
• United States
3 Aug
I am so happy that Pedro is home. I hope he heals up well. Good luck with your computer problems.
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@GardenGerty (165325)
• United States
9 Aug
He acts like he is not one bit phased by surgery and all. The surgery is one week ago and we are taking him outside for short times. He discovered my catnip plant. Likes to chase grasshoppers.
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@LindaOHio (197470)
• United States
10 Aug
@GardenGerty I'm glad he's not bothered by the surgery. Cute that he's found catnip and grasshoppers.
@AmbiePam (101454)
• United States
3 Aug
I’m so glad Pedro found you.
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@GardenGerty (165325)
• United States
3 Aug
I think he is too. He is going to be Bob's kitty, already shows a preference. I am "the giver of treats" though. He loves being brushed and he shows how comfortable he is by laying on his back for his belly to be rubbed.
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@wolfgirl569 (120647)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Aug
Hope you figure out the wifi. Glad Pedro is doing great
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@GardenGerty (165325)
• United States
9 Aug
I am able to be here and that is what matters for now.
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