Having a wireless adapter that's a Diva

I just spent $100 on a new router/modem that I didn't actually need.

After several weeks of listening to my hubby rant and rave about his wireless Internet connection drop out  repeatedly drop out, I caved in and went to the local electronics store. The new Net Gear gizmo is a lot better than the old router/modem I got from the phone company. Go figure. But there's a problem in that it didn't fix my husband's problem.

My Internet connection is better than ever. I love it. Studly, on the other hand, was fucking pissed off not pleased. He could connect for about fifteen minutes, and then his wireless adapter would simply shut down. He has a Net Gear WG111.3, by the way. It hangs on the end of a USB cable, although from time-to-time he sticks it in the port in the front of his processor. It doesn't works the same either way it's connected.

My bad.  I didn't pay close enough attention - until today.

This morning, Studly starts his usual five-star rant about losing the Internet connection. There's some big golf tournament or something today. (like I care) I joined him at his computer and for some reason known only to God and the universe, I put my hand on his wireless adapter. It was hotter than hell very warm. Being a smart ass great wit, I suggested he get an ice pack for it.

Guess what? The ice pack works. No kidding.

Studly wrapped his little adapter in one of those freezable packs that are used for sore muscles, and his Internet connection was solid for six hours of golf. Who would have believed it? Not me, that's for sure.

I guess I'll keep the router, though. I think it's giving me a faster, stronger Internet connection than the old phone company router. I'm not having any time-outs, either, so I think the money was well spent.

And who would've believed this would be the first *real* topic I get to blog about. And isn't that strike through a nice toy?

The Lady of the Manor