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Title: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Max on August 22, 2023, 04:57:59 PM
Running Win 11. Updates are current. Trying to install a wireless printer. Under SETTINGS>Bluetooth & devices there is no provision for Bluetooth on or off.
Same thing under Device Mgr. There's no Bluetooth on the list
Same thing on the task bar, lower left. No Bluetooth options.

ARRRRRRRRRRRGGGHHHHHHHHH!
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: save on August 22, 2023, 05:33:41 PM
Try to install your manufacturers motherboard drivers.
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Dadtallica on August 22, 2023, 06:16:56 PM
It’s not in the arrow on your lower right task bar? Still should be in your regular settings anyway.
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Bizman on August 23, 2023, 01:11:55 AM
Does your motherboard have Bluetooth in the first place? Mine doesn't, nor does it have WiFi. They're optional features. Check your motherboard specs from the manufacturer's site!
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Max on August 23, 2023, 03:09:39 AM
My rig was built with an MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus Mobo....which as it turns out doesn't have WIFI-Bluetooth capability. Why?

Thanks for pointing out something so obvious, it didn't even cross my mind.  :bhead
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Bizman on August 23, 2023, 05:17:35 AM
Why? They're not needed that much on desktop systems so why should a customer pay for something unnecessary.

A USB wired printer usually works more flawlessly than a wireless one, so do headphones. I'm not against wireless but if there's no real benefit of it I'd rather choose a wired system.
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Max on August 23, 2023, 07:17:19 AM
That makes sense.
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Shuffler on August 23, 2023, 07:29:23 AM
Wifi works really well if you have a good wifi setup. My smart home uses wifi extensively. Bluetooth is limited. Seems the only time it works at a distance is when my Denali starts in the driveway.... the phone will ALWAYS connect through it. LOL.
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Bizman on August 23, 2023, 01:31:25 PM
Wifi works really well if you have a good wifi setup. My smart home uses wifi extensively. Bluetooth is limited. Seems the only time it works at a distance is when my Denali starts in the driveway.... the phone will ALWAYS connect through it. LOL.
No matter the quality of your wifi setup, wifi is always half-duplex which utterly simplified is like a walkie-talkie. You'll have to talk in turns with your opponent. Full duplex is like an improved version of a telephone conversation where you can both talk and listen - improved because in reality you can't hear the other if your mouth is open...
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: The Fugitive on August 23, 2023, 03:02:43 PM
My rig was built with an MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus Mobo....which as it turns out doesn't have WIFI-Bluetooth capability. Why?

Thanks for pointing out something so obvious, it didn't even cross my mind.  :bhead

My computer doesnt have wifi either, but my network does. Plugged the printer into the network and all the laptops can print from it over wifi.
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Spikes on August 23, 2023, 05:36:30 PM
My rig was built with an MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus Mobo....which as it turns out doesn't have WIFI-Bluetooth capability. Why?

Thanks for pointing out something so obvious, it didn't even cross my mind.  :bhead
Just buy a USB dongle on Amazon, they're cheap.
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Shuffler on August 25, 2023, 10:55:29 PM
No matter the quality of your wifi setup, wifi is always half-duplex which utterly simplified is like a walkie-talkie. You'll have to talk in turns with your opponent. Full duplex is like an improved version of a telephone conversation where you can both talk and listen - improved because in reality you can't hear the other if your mouth is open...

True.... but I currently fly here, on MSFS,  and mess around in RDR2 just fine on wifi. All settings on Ultra as possible to set.
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Bizman on August 26, 2023, 02:20:00 AM
Not saying it isn't possible not to mention that the new wifi protocols can be faster and more reliable. If it works for you, you're golden.

What I wanted to point out for those who didn't already know is that with wireless systems there's elements you can't control. Physical objects hampering the signal can usually be evaded by moving the router and computer closer to each other. But you can't control the amount of outside traffic on your channel or EMI/RFI caused by any device in your neighbourhood - not to mention natural causes like solar flares, lightnings and aurora.
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Eagler on August 26, 2023, 06:42:21 AM
True.... but I currently fly here, on MSFS,  and mess around in RDR2 just fine on wifi. All settings on Ultra as possible to set.

Which works as any lag is not a factor as in AH where you interact with other internet connections

I would think you would be at a disadvantage on wifi in ah

Eagler
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Shuffler on August 26, 2023, 04:05:15 PM
Which works as any lag is not a factor as in AH where you interact with other internet connections

I would think you would be at a disadvantage on wifi in ah

Eagler

I'm 64... I'm at a disadvantage everywhere except in knowledge.  :rofl

Not saying it isn't possible not to mention that the new wifi protocols can be faster and more reliable. If it works for you, you're golden.

What I wanted to point out for those who didn't already know is that with wireless systems there's elements you can't control. Physical objects hampering the signal can usually be evaded by moving the router and computer closer to each other. But you can't control the amount of outside traffic on your channel or EMI/RFI caused by any device in your neighbourhood - not to mention natural causes like solar flares, lightnings and aurora.
True again.... as usual. I use business class wifi. Covers my home very well and on out across my yard in every direction. I have wifi security cameras around the property.
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Spikes on August 26, 2023, 09:41:36 PM
True again.... as usual. I use business class wifi.
I've never heard of such a thing.
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Shuffler on August 28, 2023, 08:59:21 PM
I've never heard of such a thing.

Ha... by that I mean a very robust wifi that will reach out into my yard and covers my home very well.
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: guncrasher on September 01, 2023, 04:42:04 PM
i play using cast from my phone.  havent had a problem yet.  i play gf watches movies on tv.



semp
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Meatwad on September 02, 2023, 10:29:12 AM
Ha... by that I mean a very robust wifi that will reach out into my yard and covers my home very well.

What wifi system/model/brand are you using?
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: The Fugitive on September 02, 2023, 11:39:21 AM
What wifi system/model/brand are you using?

I use a TP-Link Deco setup at my house.

My house and my mother-in-laws house are side by side, 4 feet apart. She uses my network wifi. For years its been spotty when using my LinkSys setup. Everytime I went to adjust something I found my neighbors wifi as the strongest available, and his plac is 100-150 feet up the street! SO I asked him what he had and looked into it.

They come in these pod unit, kinda look like a fat Amazon Alexa. You can add as many as you like to expand your coverage. I have one in my basement connected to my router that all my wired stuff connects to. A second one in my bed room up one flight, 2 rooms over, and a third at my mother-in-laws next door. I now have zero issues with connection at either house. Streaming next door is perfect, phones connect without issue and it was easy to setup. Best wifi investment I ever made.
Title: Re: Where the hell did Bluetooth disappear to???
Post by: Shuffler on September 02, 2023, 03:23:54 PM
What wifi system/model/brand are you using?

Nighthawk X6S, covers my home and 3/4 acre. At our shop, 17500 Sq ft, one covers the offices and the shop with one repeater/extender.