

The only time where using an Ethernet cable makes sense is if the modem or router is placed near your computer.

But with WiFi available, those long Ethernet cables have slowly become a thing of the past, as you can easily connect to the Internet wirelessly. In the good old days before the widespread adoption of WiFi, computer users had to attach wires from the modem to their computer because that’s the only way they can access the Internet. But what if you don’t have a WiFi adapter? Good thing is that you can connect your desktop to WiFi without an adapter, and I’ll teach you how in this article. In order to connect your PC to the Internet, most people use WiFi adapters or dongles, or even wires. Some desktop computers don’t have built-in wireless connections installed by default, unlike laptops.
