Why didn’t I think of this sooner?!
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Topic: Why didn’t I think of this sooner?!
Posted By: Maya
Subject: Why didn’t I think of this sooner?!
Date Posted: 10 July 2007 at 10:21pm
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My dad has just set up a wireless router so I now have broadband access anywhere in the house. So my laptop and I are in bed with the electric blanket on and poor Willie snoring next to me. This could be seriously dangerous, I might *never* get away from my computer, but how come I didn't think of this sooner! I am so much warmer and toastier than in my freezing office! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: MILF
Date Posted: 10 July 2007 at 10:27pm
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lol emma, we tried that, and we learnt to keep the power cord downstairs. that way we only have the length of the battery to play on the laptop before having to turn it off.
the bed is a perfect office, ask marion keyes  ------------- Lyla - mum to Xanthe - my big 4 year old 
and Jordis - 1 year old 
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Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 10 July 2007 at 10:41pm
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we have wireless to - up until Rhyley was born I would sit in bed (wayyy longer than I should of) 'playing' on my laptop. Its warm in the lounge here so haven't ventured into bed with it at night for a while. (sitting on the couch with my feet up does nicely) but oh yeah soooo much better than a cold office. ------------- Ann 
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 10 July 2007 at 10:44pm
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I wish I had a laptop or broadband for that matter. I have to sit in my cold lounge Lyla I like Marion Keyes too, shes hilarious! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
Posted By: MILF
Date Posted: 10 July 2007 at 10:47pm
KELS! how do you manage to post so much without broadband???? that is hilarious 
i love marion keyes, she is laugh out loud funny. i think ginger writes very similar to her, esp when you read the books "under the duvet" and "further under the duvet" ------------- Lyla - mum to Xanthe - my big 4 year old
and Jordis - 1 year old
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 11 July 2007 at 8:17am
 ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 11 July 2007 at 8:43am
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yeah our house is networked and BSDH and mum both have laptops so can sit anywhere they want .....!!!
Emma etc -He is often giving you grief online while he is cosy in bed watching tv
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Posted By: pepsi
Date Posted: 11 July 2007 at 9:11am
Not trying to be a party pooper or anything cause this is quite rare, but there was a story last year with videos circulating about a Dell laptop randomly exploding. A few more stories have circulated since then about various brands catching on fire...since then there have been recommendations not to use one on your lap  Kind of defeats the purpose of a "lap" top huh?!
http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=32550 - Story here |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 11 July 2007 at 10:13am
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My dad had one of the Dell's with the faulty battery pack and it had to get sent back when they did the big recall. Fingers crossed my Compaq is a little safer ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 11 July 2007 at 10:15am
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OUr computer is in our bedroom so it's nice in here, If I had my way we would have a laptop and wireless but that requires money we don't have at the moment. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Red
Date Posted: 11 July 2007 at 10:21am
| Make sure that you have security (passwords) on your wireless, cos other people may be able to pick up your connection and use it! I know somebody naughty that did this. |
Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 11 July 2007 at 10:48am
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LMAO!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
MILF wrote:
Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 11 July 2007 at 12:27pm
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We have been a wireless 'family' for years (we both work in IT), and couldnt imagine going back to the old wires and cords everywhere. We have a couple of power cords around the house so we can charge up wherever we are sitting. I had read a few articles about the damage that 'wireless' waves can cause to unborn babies, but there are so many conflicting versions of fine vs bad, that I have decided not to worry too much about it. I am careful though. I always have my laptop on a cushion between my bump and the laptop, mainly cos it gets too hot!!! The wireless aerial in mine is in the top of the screen anyway, so its the furthest away from the 'bump'. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 11 July 2007 at 12:46pm
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Yep, we have our wireless passkey protected. It's network name is "Gremlins" teehee.
And SimSam I'm not 100% sure about wireless, but I did work with my laptop right up until I was 33 weeks with the gremlins and I think they're fine ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 11 July 2007 at 1:32pm
Haha that's why he's always on so late!!  ------------- |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 11 July 2007 at 4:55pm
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oh yeah - warm and cosy and posting like mad!!! LOL
hey the toshibas also had bad batteries - mum replaced hers too!!! |
Posted By: Chovynz
Date Posted: 11 July 2007 at 6:47pm
Whooohooo! New meaning to 'lapdance'  uh...yeah...I'm running thata way ------->------------- Defending the male species since 1980
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Posted By: floss
Date Posted: 11 July 2007 at 7:57pm
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We don't have wireless but I went out and got a longer telephone lead thing so that I can hook it into the plug in the bedroom so that I can stay in bed ahhhh its nice I am there right now
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