Mysteries...

[da]

On the whole, I like my new laptop quite a lot. (I should've brought it to C&J's arts evening; three others brought laptops, and I certainly could've started experimenting with artsy stuff on it.)

My guess is the reason that dan can never connect to our network from the bedroom, is that there are two other wifi networks using the same channel. They're not really in range, but they're probably close enough to fubar the downstairs access point. So, I'm curious whether his laptop will have an easier time if I change channels. I'm also slightly curious whose networks these are, and also the other two (open) networks within range, since this is four more networks than there were here a year ago.

I'd love to know why there's a low-volume buzz, I think coming from the speakers. It stops when I hold down hit the mouse button. I don't think it's "the whine" described by other macbook owners, since it stops when I hit the mouse.

I'd also like to know why occasionally the mouse seems to disappear when I'm using it. I probably just need to get used to the trackpad thingy.

Today had some nice surprises; mail from my folks, my tax refund (not sure why H&R Block didn't electro-file it, but anyhow), and the replacement credit-card, whose number got stolen two weeks ago.

I need to come up with a name for this laptop. Probably something having to do with "supernova", "furnace" or "80 watt bulb", 'cause this thing puts out a fair bit of heat.

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[melted-snowball.livejournal.com]

We don't live in that city, unfortunately. (Well, there are some reasons why it's nice that we don't...the taxes are substantially higher, as a result of their last expensive boondoggle...)

[da-lj.livejournal.com]

...it occurs to me that you might've meant the same city I meant (Toronto) or the city we live near; both fit your description.

I do hope the city-wide wifi isn't a boondoggle.

[melted-snowball.livejournal.com]

Right--sorry--I meant in our town. (Well, not our town. But you know.)