Installing a Bluetooth Device
You’re probably familiar with Wi-Fi, the standard that enables you to perform networking chores without the usual network cables. Bluetooth is a similar technology in that it enables you to exchange data between two devices without any kind of physical connection between them. Bluetooth uses radio frequencies to set up a communications link between the devices. Bluetooth is a short-distance networking technology with a maximum range of about 33 feet (10 meters). If your PC has a built-in Bluetooth receiver (or you insert a USB Bluetooth receiver), you can make connections with a wide variety of devices, including mice, keyboards, headsets, and printers.
In theory, connecting Bluetooth devices should be criminally ...
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