Dan: When I am at home in Connecticut it is really easy for me to go online anywhere in the house because we have our own family wireless network. In contrast to wireless critics, the internet connection is not any slower than if you were wired through your ethernet connection. When I am at school I have to admit that the University wireless connection is not always the greatest, so I use the ethernet cord. However, a good quality wireless router should have you surfing the internet in no time.

A wireless router is a really great idea for someone who is still stretching out the ethernet cord every time they have to go on the internet. Having a wireless router also gets you away from the power adapter. Having the power adapter always plugged in is a really BAD idea, especially if you are on a laptop. Having the power adapter plugged in when the battery is at 100% charge drains the overall battery capacity. Before you know it your computer will only last 5-10 minutes on a full charge. Trust me, having the wireless router has saved my computer from my bad habit. There are lots of great companies that make wireless routers. Be careful where you purchase one though because prices vary a lot depending on supply.