new mac?

I have a 5 year old OSX desktop that developed problems with internet connection that I and some techs could never solve long term. I use it for basic stuff that any computer could handle. Should I just give up and buy a new one? Is it worth another try???

Any advice appreciated?

cknight77hk said:

I have a 5 year old OSX desktop that developed problems with internet connection that I and some techs could never solve long term. I use it for basic stuff that any computer could handle. Should I just give up and buy a new one? Is it worth another try???

Any advice appreciated?

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You should probably tell us what the problem is first. I'm highly skeptical that whatever the problem is cannot be sorted out.

1. New Airport Card if wifi.

2. If not new ethernet cable.

3. New modem/router.

modem router and cable are all good. Wifi works in the house.

The problem is it just won't connect even with tech support from local IS provider.

I have always had trouble updating this computer (never done properly).

It tells me there is no airport card.

No antivirus software ever installed.

Thanks for the help!

cknight77hk said:

modem router and cable are all good. Wifi works in the house.

The problem is it just won't connect even with tech support from local IS provider.

I have always had trouble updating this computer (never done properly).

It tells me there is no airport card.

No antivirus software ever installed.

Thanks for the help!

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Then maybe it doesn't have an airport card? Which exact Mac do you have? Is it just by wifi that you cannot connect, or when wired also?

If you're not going to tell us exactly what Mac you have, what the issue is that your having and what you've tried before with any specificity, we're all going to waste a lot of time trying to stab in the dark narrowing this down.

Please try to include as much salient info as you possibly can. Mac make, OS version, what System Info tells you about your wireless connectivity, the router make, the network security settings, whether it works when it's on Ethernet (ie directly connected), what you mean by "trouble updating," etc etc etc.

In short, help us to help you.