From the Mailbag - 09/29/2021

JACOB is thinking about buying a car that gets over-the-air (OTA) updates from the manufacturer. The dealer is presenting this as a "benefit" but JACOB is not so sure about it. What do you think?

I am NOT a fan of OTA updates for vehicles. It encourages manufacturers to behave more like software developers than car makers, releasing "half-baked" code and features. They know that any issues can be fixed later with an OTA update, so why bother doing thorough testing beforehand?

However, if you decide to buy one of these cars then you MUST enable the updates. Many of them will be related to safety, security, and/or stability. Good luck!

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VIO is looking for a new wireless router. His budget is $75 or less. Any suggestions?

Give the TP-Link AC1750 a try. It costs just $57.99 and scores 4½ / 5 stars on 55,952 ratings.

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DONNA has a Windows 10 desktop computer. Right now it is sitting a few feet away from the cable modem but she wants to move it to another room. Is there an easy way to make it wireless?

Yes, all you have to do is get a wireless adapter. For $16.99 the TP-Link AC600 USB WiFi Adapter looks good (4½ / 5 stars on 21,896 ratings).

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