Setting up a laptop what do i need

[jayne 1000]

Hi, never had a lap top - what do I need to get it to work a. in the home and b. out and about please.
I have broadband on my pc at home.

What is a dongle? can I connect where i see free wiifii signs - for free or do i need my dongle there too?

Please someone advise a silly middleaged woman! Thank you

 

[WR2]

Hello jayne 1000;

Are you wanting to make a wired or wireless connection on home broadband? Already have a wireless router?

A Wifi dongle is an add on adapter for a system that doesnt have an internal Wifi adapter.

What make and model of laptop did you get? Very good chance you'll have Wifi wireless networking card already installed.