DMarla

I found these two links: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=641225
http://www.instructables.com/id/Dell-Laptop-WI-FI-High-Gain-Antenna-Mod-Increase-_1/

I have a Mac Mini so they have to be pried apart to get inside them and I don't know if I would ruin my Mac if I tried to install anything. The other option her is just a plug into the USB port but I know nothing about this to know if it would be a good option for me.

DMarla

I looked into a few things awhile back but done of them panned out. Do I just do a search for WiFi card, High Gain? I don't know what this is to know what I'd be looking for. I live around the corner from the cafe but I don't know how far that would be in feet. By car I would go down my street to the stop sign and take a left, and it will be on my left a short ways. Probably a 10 minute walk from my house. Does it sound like I would be close enough to look into what you mentioned.

anotherronism

DMarla - You might want to look into a WiFi card with a "High Gain" antenna. If you are just a TAD out of range then this device would most likely put you well IN range. I don't know what they cost but if it worked you could drop your other service and it would pay for itself in a month or two.

DMarla

And. Anotherronism, you mentioned internet service. I would love to be able to use free service. I live right next to an internet cafe but am just a tad out of range to get it free. I could go there if I owned a laptop, but not everyday, so I may need to consider that option at some point. My internet service is my only want type expense everything else is bare needs.

DMarla

Anotherronism, I have one such account and already have my TD favorite pictures of mine uploaded. I do not have a link to this site, just a mention, because I am not recommending it to anyone at this time. Also I have my account under my full name so I would not want to reveal that to the whole group here. It is a good idea though and one I have thought of. I may actually revisit that idea as I get to know who I would want to invite to my page. Right now though I have little energy for inviting people and visiting.