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Do I need a cable modem and router for my laptop?

francyb451 asked: I am going to install broadband internet through my cable company and I have a cable modem, will I need a router as well? My laptop does have built in wireless, and I don’t want to hardwire it. dialup

How to access wifi hotspots via laptop when travelling in USA

GJT asked: I am travelling in the USA and want to access wifi hotspots frommy laptop in various towns and cities. Are wifi hotspots available/widespread outsie major centres. How do I access wifi hotspots? For example, do I need to get a password or some sort of access key at each hotspot to access the [...]