The admin account is no different, you do not need to sign in to Microsoft, it can be a local account and you don't have to be signed in to obtain Windows Updates. Of course you can't use the Microsoft Store but then I've yet to meet anyone who does. Similarly there's no need to either run or use OneDrive all the time.

In reply to a post by MCM:

The admin account is no different, you do not need to sign in to Microsoft, it can be a local account and you don't have to be signed in to obtain Windows Updates. Of course you can't use the Microsoft Store but then I've yet to meet anyone who does.

Actually you can, because you can sign in locally to each "modern app" including the store. I've found a couple of free games in there, and Windows Subsystem for Linux is in the store.

Similarly there's no need to either run or use OneDrive all the time.

Unless you want to / have an Office 365 subscription which gives a lot of space.

Actually you can, because you can sign in locally to each "modern app" including the store

Thanks for that. In truth I've never tried to sign in to the store as I'never felt the urge to look for anything it might contain. Being long pretty long in the tooth I've never felt the need for any of what Microsoft refers to as "modern apps" despite having been a Microsoft Windows MVP during the naughties.

In reply to a post by MCM:

Thanks for that. In truth I've never tried to sign in to the store as I'never felt the urge to look for anything it might contain. Being long pretty long in the tooth I've never felt the need for any of what Microsoft refers to as "modern apps" despite having been a Microsoft Windows MVP during the naughties.

As an NT4 MCSE, I'm positively ancient, but I found the game Lemmings in there for free earlier! The new Windows Terminal which looks quite impressive as an alternative SSH or Powershell console is also in beta in the store.

OT, my apologies to the OP
I must grab a copy of the new MS Windows Terminal and give it a spin although I'm no longer up for much in the way of beta testing. I've done my fair share over the years having used and programmed computers daily since first using one as a final year undergrad 55 years ago.

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You have done a file download and speeds look good, so unless there is something in terms of your use of the PC that is bad then I'd hang back from spending money.

Hi,

I would agree with MrSaffron. However I have a couple of USB 3 Gigabit adapters that I use that are, IMHO, excellent. I got them from Amazon. This could be a good alternative to wireless. Might even get faster than your phone....

HTH,

had same kind of issue with my grandsons laptop,it would only use slower 2.4Ghz band and only got about 30mb with the internal network card,so bought a tp-link archer t3u(ac 1300)dongle,now he gets over well 200mb,cost £21 from amazon,and came next day(last week)

I like your suggestion mking. I found 2 that I like the look of, can you tell me which would be better, as you seem to have the experience with these things?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00YOKMKE6/ref=a...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rankie-Network-Adapter-Giga...

Sorry Steve but I don't like those thumbnail USB adapters.

Hi,

The first one is similar in spec to the one I use but I can't say without actually using it. The second link didn't work and as such I can't say if it's any good.

HTH,

Does this work?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B010SEARPU/ref=o...

Also sorry but: I guess they're both backwards compatible to USB 2.0?

Edited by deleted (Mon 13-Apr-20 18:19:29)