Can i still buy a desktop comp that isnt WIFI?

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  • jxdama
    PCHF Member
    • Dec 2022
    • 666

    #1

    Can i still buy a desktop comp that isnt WIFI?

    Im sorry if this isnt the right place but i couldnt be sure where to post this. I have windows vista and every day it seems something is stopping working in my browsers because they say they no longer support Vista. My computer is connected to a line that comes up thru the floor to my comp. Can i still get one that connects like that? Thanks.
  • veeg
    PCHF Director
    • Jul 2016
    • 8982

    #2
    Hello

    A lot of browsers have stopped supporting Vista.. But supposedly Opera still supports Vista.. So you know.. What is your budget for a new pc with no wifi?

    Just found these..

    [ul]
    [li]Slimjet – A popular choice[/li][li]K-Meleon Browser – Highly customizable[/li][li]Maxthon – Advanced security[/li][li]MyPal – Limited features but up-to-date[/li][/ul]
    Browsers that still support vista.. So you know

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    • jxdama
      PCHF Member
      • Dec 2022
      • 666

      #3
      Thanks. Opera wont download. Slimjet has something called flashpeak. Will that take over my computer? I dont understand what that is.

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      • jxdama
        PCHF Member
        • Dec 2022
        • 666

        #4
        My budget is somewhat limited which is why i keep trying to work around all the problems with Vista. Malnutrition was very helpful. What are the lower priced comps going for?

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        • Rustys
          PCHF Member
          • Jul 2016
          • 7862

          #5
          Have you thought about putting Linux on the system?

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          • Rustys
            PCHF Member
            • Jul 2016
            • 7862

            #6
            To answer you title question
            Can i still buy a desktop comp that isnt WIFI?

            Yes, most desktop come without WiFi and is an added-on feature. The motherboards for desktops also include NIC built onto the motherboards.

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            • jxdama
              PCHF Member
              • Dec 2022
              • 666

              #7
              Originally posted by Rustys
              Have you thought about putting Linux on the system?
              HOW?

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              • xrobwx71
                PCHF Moderator
                • Mar 2023
                • 1067

                #8
                Linux Mint is the best Linux distribution for beginners. Learn how to install Linux Mint and make it your main and the only operating system.

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                • jxdama
                  PCHF Member
                  • Dec 2022
                  • 666

                  #9
                  Originally posted by xrobwx71
                  Linux Mint is the best Linux distribution for beginners. Learn how to install Linux Mint and make it your main and the only operating system.
                  Thanks.

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                  • Bruce
                    PCHF Moderator
                    • Oct 2017
                    • 10702

                    #10
                    just be aware that going to Linux will be a learning curve - how much of one will be subjective.
                    than there is the software and hardware limitations that may come along.
                    in short, every bit of hardware and software is made to work on Windows, that cannot be said for Linux.
                    as to whether this limitation may affect you, you’ll only find out the hard way! (y)

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                    • jxdama
                      PCHF Member
                      • Dec 2022
                      • 666

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Bruce
                      just be aware that going to Linux will be a learning curve - how much of one will be subjective.
                      than there is the software and hardware limitations that may come along.
                      in short, every bit of hardware and software is made to work on Windows, that cannot be said for Linux.
                      as to whether this limitation may affect you, you’ll only find out the hard way! (y)
                      My comp is 13 years old so i dont know if its worth all that trouble. Malnutrition did a great job helping me fix alot of stuff but every day something else seems to stop working right. When i try to log on sometimes a screen with flashing lights comes on and it wont load. Turning it on and off will eventually get it to load up. On facebook i can no longer chat in messenger and the only way i can reply to a message is to copy my reply from somewhere and then paste it with a smiley face. Some sites just say i need to update my browser but neither chrome or firefox will update any more.

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                      • Bruce
                        PCHF Moderator
                        • Oct 2017
                        • 10702

                        #12
                        Originally posted by jxdama
                        Thanks. Opera wont download. Slimjet has something called flashpeak. Will that take over my computer? I dont understand what that is.
                        FlashPeak is the mob who makes SlimJet, so it’s good to install.
                        and yes, it will probably make itself the default browser during the install.

                        website here of other potentials; Best Browsers For Windows XP to Use in 2025

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                        • jxdama
                          PCHF Member
                          • Dec 2022
                          • 666

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Bruce
                          FlashPeak is the mob who makes SlimJet, so it’s good to install.
                          and yes, it will probably make itself the default browser during the install.

                          website here of other potentials; Best Browsers For Windows XP to Use in 2025
                          Thanks

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                          • jxdama
                            PCHF Member
                            • Dec 2022
                            • 666

                            #14
                            Will the other browsers still be available to use?

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                            • PeterOz
                              PCHF Technical Response Team
                              • Mar 2021
                              • 4191

                              #15
                              you can try linux first NO INSTALL
                              It runs from the usb.
                              You can check that all works
                              Create a bootable USB stick with Rufus on Windows | Ubuntu NO install needed

                              Or here is a Youtube on how to make the usb


                              [MEDIA=youtube]X_fDdUgqIUQ[/MEDIA]

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