DongleHider+ Framework Laptop Expansion Card

Re:DongleHider+ Framework Laptop Expansion Card by jacoblambda on Monday March 25, 2024 @08:05AM (#39815247)

Yeah but it'd be pairable and most of the wifi cards that framework ships with all have internal bluetooth.

i.e. you'd no longer need a dongle.

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Re:DongleHider+ Framework Laptop Expansion Card by jwells89 on Monday March 25, 2024 @09:39AM (#39816158)

Is it even possible to buy a mainstream laptop without Bluetooth now? Maybe absolutely bottom of the barrel bargain basement sorts of laptops, but probably even those come with it considering how an Intel AX210, a good recent WiFi+BT card, can be had for $15-$20 retail and I’m sure is even cheaper for OEMs (plus, even cheaper crappier chipsets exist).

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Re:DongleHider+ Framework Laptop Expansion Card by jacoblambda on Wednesday March 27, 2024 @02:33PM (#39842904)

I don't think so unless you specifically look for it (some govt and def contractor orgs procure no-wireless laptops still for security reasons).

And the AX210 I'm pretty sure is the default Framework wireless card FWIW.

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Re:DongleHider+ Framework Laptop Expansion Card by fl0id on Monday March 25, 2024 @10:06AM (#39816493)

It also means I need to pair, and deal with all the hassle that brings. Much easier to just plug the unify dongle in somewhere rlse

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