Wednesday, August 28, 2013

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Bluetooth For Computers

By Alexandra Brown


Bluetooth is not only being used in mobile phones but can also be used in many other gadgets including the computer. This is the reason why it has become more and more popular. For the benefit of those people that are not quite familiar with Bluetooth, we will be discussing basic information about it. Bluetooth is a kind of wireless system protocol that has the ability to interact and exchange data with other Bluetooth-enabled devices or systems. Bluetooth is said to be same with other communication protocols such as HTTP, FTP, IMAP and SMTP. In a fast paced world wherein almost all things are becoming instant, use of Bluetooth helps us to keep up with the fast paced lane and leave the slow moving and traditional world behind. Before, sending messages takes time before it can reach the person concerned because the method of communication is slow and primitive. But with the use of technology, faster communication methods are now available for man to use.

Transferring of files has been technologically advanced with the discovery of Bluetooth in 1994 which was used first to solve the problems of synchronizing many other devices by the telecoms vendor ericsson. As of now, the Bluetooth technology is being used widely in mobile phones and other devices including computers because of its ability to transfer files from one communication data to another device using only a low 2.45 GHz frequency.

Another good thing about Bluetooth technology is that it cannot interrupt other electronic device since it is only using weak signals that consume only 1mw. Compared to other devices that has the potential to interrupts and disrupts data communication, use of Bluetooth is deemed harmless.

Now the question would be, how you would be able to add Bluetooth enabled device to your computer? There are two things that you need to do in order to know whether your computer and device are ready to connect:

1. Checking whether your computer has a built in Bluetooth adapter should be the first thing to do. If your computer does not have a built in Bluetooth adapter, you can add it manually by simply plugging it into a USB port. Most computers nowadays, especially laptops, come with built-in Bluetooth adapter. Turning the Bluetooth switch on your laptop or turning on the adapter will enable you to use the Bluetooth function of your computer. For people who are not quite sure whether their computer comes with a built in Bluetooth adapter, you can heck the computer manual to check that information. Checking the computer manual may also provide you information on how to turn on the Bluetooth adapter.

2. For your computer to be able o find the device, you need to set up the Bluetooth-enabled device. For this step, you need to turn on the device and check that it is in discoverable mode. Once you are sure that the device is in discoverable mode, a wireless signal is sent by your own device to other Bluetooth-enabled devices for it to be detected by other mobile phones, computers and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. When this is done, you will be able to pair your computer to your Bluetooth-enabled device which is also known as the pairing mode.

Compared to using wires and cable connectors, use of Bluetooth is automatic, wireless and can reach up to 32 feet. That is why a lot of people opt to use Bluetooth enabled gadgets which helps them to eliminate use of wires and cable connectors that most of the time is accidentally tied.




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