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Del Boy · Post by **Del Boy** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 4:13 pm

Hi,

I am bringing over my Lap top and was wondering where could I get a wireless signal in the village or close by.

Thanks

lukemersh · Post by **lukemersh** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 6:57 pm

hi.
apparently you can get it in hotel Carvoeiro Sol and somewhere is the Carvoeiro shopping mall.

luke

juve5970 · Post by **juve5970** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:19 pm

there is a shop from kodak in a shopping center in carvoeiro they have wireless and computers for internet

Michael Crane · Post by **Michael Crane** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:22 pm

FAQ would have helped

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 1:47 pm

A lot of portuguese post offices have hot spots. Their web site shows them but sorry I can't remember the url.

There are also hot spots in main shopping malls such as Modelo food hall in Portimao and Shop Algarve.

gueste · Post by **gueste** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 3:52 pm

Speaking of laptops can anyone help me please?Im not very good with comuters and I must have touched a wrong key as my typing is coming up in italics on emails.What do I do?
Thankyou

Michael Crane · Post by **Michael Crane** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 5:22 pm

Try presing Ctrl and I at the same time. Sounds like you've done it once and set italics

gueste · Post by **gueste** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 5:40 pm

thanks Michael Crane that seems to have done the trick

MichaelG · Post by **MichaelG** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 3:36 pm

Hello, we are taking our vacation in Carvoeiro this Aug, unfortunately due to my business I need to bring the laptop. The villa we are saying in has a phone line, can someone recommend a free internet service in Portugal? When I say free I don't mean free calls just free access no rental r sign up costs.

The laptop does have built in wi-fi but I believe we are on the outskirts of town.

Many thanks
Michael

Hoser · Post by **Hoser** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 4:30 pm

There's free Wi-Fi in Silves. It is located in the area around the town offices (camara) and Visitor information hut. You can park right there if you find an open spot or walk over to the area. I used go over and sit on the bench and use my laptop. One thing is either go when it is dark or cloudy or have a screen that you can see in the sunlight. Also there is a coffe shop there that you can probably go inside and use your laptop.

Everywhere else I found you have to pay a ridiculous fee to use the Wi-Fi. I also used many times the Kodak shop (located in the shopping building on the south side of the road where all the restaurants are) recommended in the previous message. His rates are very good. When I didn't feel like taking my laptop with me, I would download my info on a USB memory drive (keychain size) at the Kodak Shop then load it on my laptop at my apartment. It is amazing how much capacity a 512Mb USB memory chip can hold. A huge amount! You can also do this in reverse. Laptops can get heavy too, especially if you have the charging unit in your bag.

If you go to the Kodak Shop, say hello to Pedro the owner from Canada.

MichaelG · Post by **MichaelG** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:43 pm

Thanks Hoser, Silves is nice place, stayed there twice so far.

Not too fussed on carrying the laptop as I shall be taking the 12" iBook. As we are staying at a villa with a phone line I though I could simply hook up without leaving the place.

I checked the links on the homepage but was unable to find the details (my Portuguese is not that good), if it's anything like what we have in the UK I would simply require the phone number, username & password.

Thanks
Michael

laserblazer · Post by **laserblazer** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:22 pm

Just to the right of the square below the Town Hall (?) there's a map board and I'm pretty sure it shows the Silves hot spots. One being in that square. So you can sit by the fountain

have a nice refreshing drink

and work

Ellie · Post by **Ellie** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:34 pm

When I read stuff like this, I always feel terribly ignorant. But describing that scene by the fountain in Silves, it sounds very inviting

I have brought my laptop with me for writing work and to play DVDs..but going online proved very expensive (my fault for not organising it properly this end!
Can you help me with this one please...my laptop operates from wireless here..so would it work in Carvoeiro in certain places or no?
Id like to take it to play DVDs..but it would be handy to work online there as well..
thanks..ellie

laserblazer · Post by **laserblazer** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:44 pm

If it is simply set to access your wireless router at home and not to go through a LAN proxy server or out, then it will automatically find any wireless networks within range. What you may find is that the cafe operate it and you will need a key to get past their security. Might be the cost of a drink or a bit more, depending on how greedy they are.

PTCom · Post by **PTCom** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:16 pm

Michael G If you want dial up from your villa try www.clix.pt Easy to set up and local call charge only. remember to bring an adapter for the phone lines. Port connections are USA style

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