Windows comes pre-configured for Internet access via Ethernet. If your computer includes an Ethernet adapter as many do, connecting your computer to the Internet is as simple as connecting a cable.

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Ethernet adapters seem really convenient until you use them and realize they're not as great as they seem.

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