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Hank Rogers[_2_]

wrote:
> On Mon, 17 Sep 2018 07:38:50 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
>
>> On Monday, September 17, 2018 at 9:59:07 AM UTC-4, Sheldon wrote:
>>> On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:15:00 -0700, "Cheri" >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Jes Me" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:08:30 -0700, "Cheri" >
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard.
>>>>>> The
>>>>>> computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type,
>>>>>> but
>>>>>> the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends.
>>>>>> I
>>>>>> have a tech coming from Best Buy on Tuesday to set it up for me and wonder
>>>>>> what type if any
>>>>>> adapters there are for this. I haven't seen those type of plugs since
>>>>>> Win98.
>>>>>> Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer tech savvy at all as you
>>>>>> know.
>>>>>
>>>>> The round plugs are PS2 (old school).
>>>>>
>>>>> The flat ones are USB.
>>>>> The computer SHOULD have USB ports you can use.
>>>>>
>>>>> There ARE adapters available, but you'd be better off using a USB
>>>>> port.
>>>>
>>>> OK, thanks for that answer, it cleared up some things for me, the computer
>>>> does have USB ports, but the silly video showed the round being highlighted.
>>>> Again, thanks. I'm sure (hoping) the tech knows what to do.
>>>>
>>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> I think a wireless mouse is much more user friendly... as is a
>>> wireless keyboard.
>>
>> I have a wireless mouse at home and wired mice at work. I can't
>> tell any difference among them.
>>
>> Cindy Hamilton
>
> You don't find the wires annoying, you must be comatose.
>

Yeah Popeye. An I bet she don't even have a basement.