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I've been really getting into Openbox the past week. I've never stayed that long with tiling window managers, so I think a super minimal stacked window manager like this is perfect for me.
The laptop here is a Thinkpad X1 Yoga. I don't get a great Wifi signal outside, so I picked up this 1200mbps adaptor. Much better! Doubled the download speed.
Conky config
OpenBox config
I haven't implemented it yet into my config, but a neat project I am working on is obanyconf. If you like Openbox but hate having to deal with XML, this is something that might make your life a whole lot easier. You'll be able to create an Openbox configuration using YAML, JSON, TOML, and a few others. No documentation yet. Feel free to let me know if you're interested and I should show you how it works. It's perfectly functional at the moment but hasn't undergone serious testing.
Why Openbox has been awesome for my workflow:
When you start out, you have nothing but an empty desktop and a menu that pops up when you right click. This is all configured through rc.xml (the main configuration file) and menu.xml (the right-click menu config).
The XML configuration has certain options for dynamically loading things that I'm still exploring. For example, there's a program called obmenu-generator. When you run the command, it spits out a bunch of XML corresponding to what software you have installed. You could have this command called in your menu.xml. The result is this typical menu that lists all of the programs you have installed, neatly categorized.
...a silly example of this dynamic loading feature is that you could write your own script that would pull down a few new news articles from your favorite feeds. When you click them in the menu, it would open in a web browser.
...a more practical example is writing a script (or using an existing one) that shows your connected removable drives in that right-click menu. When you click one, it would open in your file manager.
Keybindings:
A raspberry pi is a $49 computer that supports 802.11ac. A dongle can also be purchased for $20.99. A full fledged low priced laptop today is $314.
You can buy a USB WiFi adapter for like £20/$20 or whatever currency you use.
Example: https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-1200Mbps-TECHKEY-Wireless-Network-300Mbps/dp/B07J65G9DD/ref=sr_1_3?crid=RNQMD3UNI89Z&keywords=usb+wifi+adapter&qid=1571787086&sprefix=usb+wifi+ada%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-3
If you need improved signal strength and don't mind an external antenna, I've had a lot of luck with this one:
USB WiFi Adapter 1200Mbps Techkey Wireless Network Adapter USB 3.0 WiFi Dongle 802.11 ac with Dual Band 2.4GHz/300Mbps+5.8GHz/866Mbps 5dBi High Gain Antenna for Desktop Laptop Windows XP/7-10/ Mac OS
$15.99 after $2.00 coupon.
It identifies as Realtek 8812BU 802.11ac USB NIC and uses the Realtek Wireless LAN utility.
Amazing range and single strength/quality.
Don't let the lack of reviews fool you. The original Amazon page I purchased it from seems to no longer work for some reason, but it had over 4,000+ reviews and was Amazon's #1 best seller in USB Computer Network Adapters.
Here's Google's cached version of the page:
https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:kBo-0YmjOHcJ:https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-1200Mbps-TECHKEY-Wireless-Network-300Mbps/dp/B07J65G9DD+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
Good luck!
There are plenty that do say they work with Linux, and plenty show up if you search for it.
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In general: Try to pick an Atheros or Intel-based wifi card/adapter. Those are pretty universally plug and play. Realtek and Broadcom are iffy on whether they will work right away or not.
One could make a ghetto channel bonding router of sorts fairly simply, but that's probably overkill for the average lone nomad.
Or with the advent of thunderbolt/usb3.1, you could even just do it with your one computer if you aren't doing a vehicle.
Speedify will let you bond a bunch of connections together and short of thousands and thousands of dollars in equipment, it's the best thing going.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhBeD5fRAmY
you can just keep slapping wan connections in whenever you are. take an arbitrary number of 4G, wifi, ethernet sources and combine them for bandwidth and latency improvements.
As a thought exercise lets take this picture and built out something for it.
1 person, 1 laptop, carry-on travel mode style. It's gonna be very Dongle-y, so it's practical mostly for when you camp out somewhere for a while to work. This probably isn't worth setting up at the airport unless you are trapped a good long while.
That laptop we want to have a solid peripheral bus with lots of bandwidth. Ideally Thunderbolt 3, but the 10gb USB, or honestly probably even the 5gb USB is gonna do for most people anyway.
Then we get a hub device with lots of ports on it.
This thing probably has at least USB3.1, and thus 5.0gb of bandwidth there probably.
amazon makes a perfectly serviceable hub with external power option:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-USB-10-Port-Power-Adapter/dp/B076YRWV6Z/
Then you grab a few usb3.0 to gigabit ethernet adapters for flexibility of input:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-1000-Gigabit-Ethernet-Adapter/dp/B00M77HMU0/
plus some USB wifi adapters (so you can get on multiple wifi networks at once)
This is apparently the amazon favorite. Having an actual antenna is nice.
https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-1200Mbps-TECHKEY-Wireless-Network-300Mbps/dp/B07J65G9DD/
plus USB 4G modem sticks you can put local sims in. This is all gonna depend on where you travel. NA is different from Asia, etc.
Verizon offers one for $250 they claim works in 200 countries. On the other end, a Huawei stick that works in most of the world is like $60 and you can just keep popping sims in and out of them as you travel around and grab local ones. You can probably even just buy modems locally too as you travel. If you aren't buying from a carrier in north america, it's generally gonna be easy and painless.
You could also use phones as well. cheap ones have modems that can max most towers anyway, and they mostly all use the same antenna design now.
Some little baby usb extensions so you aren't fighting to fit things in your hub:
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Black-Extension-Adapter-Cable/dp/B00S2N2Q4U/
All those things are tiny and can go in a little electronics roll or bag or something at the bottom of a backpack:
https://www.amazon.com/ProCase-Electronics-Organizer-Universal-Accessories/dp/B01EN4PP4E/
Sounds good! Do you have any recommendations for a usb wifi adapter? This is one I'm looking at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J65G9DD/?coliid=I1TA0FV1XZU4BT&colid=3SD80H67P96XW&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
I wouldn't get a USB wireless adapter with no antenna. Here's the one I have:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J65G9DD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07J65G9DD/ref=ox_sc_act_image_6?smid=A3KHUM65I50XQR&psc=1
This is actually the exact one I have
Is this worth buying to rule out hardware issue? https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-1200Mbps-TECHKEY-Wireless-Network-300Mbps/dp/B07J65G9DD/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2QCY37GAZEHCO&keywords=windows+wifi+adapter&qid=1556588903&s=gateway&sprefix=windows+wif&sr=8-3
just ignore install CDs
https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-1200Mbps-TECHKEY-Wireless-Network-300Mbps/dp/B07J65G9DD/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=usb+wifi&qid=1556320766&s=gateway&sr=8-5
please include more details in ur post next time but...
if u have a PCI lane open, for 19.99$ should do the job.
if u dont and want a usb adapter, this usb plug and play for 20.99 is worth the .99 cents.
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the pci wifi adapter will perform significantly better tho and then also becomes a part of your system rather than an attachment which takes a usb drive away.
I haven't tested it personally, but this Amazon's Choice adapter checks all the right boxes.
>I can't buy a unifi setup due to low budget.
No, you do not need to buy a switch or a cloud key. All you need is the modem, a quality router, and a Unifi AP. Your router acts as a switch since it generally has 5 Ethernet ports, so the AP will just plug into the router. The cloud key is only for the Ubiquiti controller software. It's basically a dedicated mini-computer that runs the controller software for those who want to manage their devices remotely and get better statistical information. The cloud key is completely optional even though they say it's necessary. The controller software can be installed on your computer at home for the purpose of setup and that's it. Once you set it up, it's really powerful and extends your range quite drastically - I highly recommend. Just be sure to change the SSID and password to the same as your router, so that it handles wifi handoff on your devices.
This is the Unifi AP that I got. I would recommend at least a dual-band AC router with MIMO technology. There's plenty out there where you don't have to break bank, just pick a company that you want to support. I personally like Asus and I've heard great things about Netgear Nighthawk models. Either Asus A3200 or Netgear Nighthawk R6900P. Pair that with a good modem, such asMotorola Surfboard SB8200 (modem will depend completely on what your ISP supports, so don't buy that one unless you know). With this entire setup, you're looking at roughly $400. Even if you don't want to go the AP route, just going with a good router and modem to start will give you an idea of your wireless in your home/office. Unfortunately, working with a wireless signal isn't a one shot type of project. It requires several steps, but first start with the equipment that's feeding your internet.
You also didn't really explain anything in regards to your home/office setup: square footage, brick/drywall, metal obstacles, etc. All of these things play a factor in RF attenuation. You also didn't talk about your setup. Are we talking about being mobile with a phone and laptop, or is there a desktop involved? Are there streaming devices involved?
I haven't heard good things about either a range extender or a mesh system, but it works for some people. If you have a desktop computer, a USB network interface card would do you good.
for just 1080p 144hz you could save some money by dropping the cooler, switching the mobo for a msi b450m bazooka v2, switching out the gpu for a rx 5700 (if you're willing to wait for the partner cards with better coolers) or even down to a 1660 ti if you're willing to drop some settings, you probably won't even notice the difference. also exchange that wifi adapter for this one: USB 3.0 1200 Mbps Wifi Adapter
hope this helps, it'll save you like 60 dollars if you go for a 5700 or 140 dollars if you go for a 1660 ti
Is something like this what you're talking about?
I would definitely be Questing in the same room as my PC, unfortunately, that room cannot be the same room as the router. I'm guessing just plugging this antenna in wouldn't instantly solve the problem. My processor is Intel and I'm running Windows 10, so it looks like I would potentially be in the same boat as you.
Making some assumptions. If you do not have Ethernet where your PC is you could pry wirelessly bridge the 2 routers together and the plug you PC in to the 2nd router. (Think you would be better off buying a WiFi adaptors.) If your router is not capable of bridging you could look at flashing it with DD-wrt and that might make it work. I still think a wireless adapter would be the better option.
If you do have Ethernet from router 1 into your PC room you can plug it in on ports 1 through 4 on router 2 do not plug in to the WAN / wireless port. Then plug your PC into one of the other 3 ports.
Edit: cheap wifi adaptors for a PC https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-1200Mbps-TECHKEY-Wireless-Network-300Mbps/dp/B07J65G9DD/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=wifi+adapter+for+pc&qid=1568583172&sr=8-3