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Computer Help and Support

John1956PA

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8. My 2006 HP uses a wireless mouse with a dongle.

Reply to keithbvadu2 (Original post)

Sun Aug 18, 2024, 01:53 AM

Aug 2024

When I bought the mouse at Walmart for under $20 a few years ago, the dongle was stored inside of the mouse's battery compartment. The mouse uses one AA battery. Although I do not use that 2006 PC often (I prefer my 2021 laptop) the 2006 PC works fine with the wireless mouse.

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Bought a wireless mouse but it's bluetooth only. Computer is not. [View all] keithbvadu2 Aug 2024 OP

Retrofit/Upgrade Your Computer to Be Bluetooth-Capable MrWowWow Aug 2024 #1

Thanks keithbvadu2 Aug 2024 #3

How old is your computer.? Virtually all have been Bluetooth compatible since the late 2000's. Enter stage left Aug 2024 #2

Refurb Dell 3020 W10, 2 years ago. From what I can tell, bluetooth not installed. keithbvadu2 Aug 2024 #4

I was using Bluetooth mice & keyboards since about 2012. Better computer? Enter stage left Aug 2024 #5

You are way past the time to get a new computer. Grins Aug 2024 #6

Thanks for the good advice. I ordered a bluetooth dongle. Under ten bucks. keithbvadu2 Aug 2024 #7

My 2006 HP uses a wireless mouse with a dongle. John1956PA Aug 2024 #8