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If you and your roommates want to have wifi networking, there are some very specific challenges to overcome. This article will give you the basic knowledge to tie yourself and your roommates into a wireless network while avoiding bandwidth issues, legal problems and lack of hardware quality.

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The most important feature of a multi-computer network is speed. When more than one or two people are on a wireless network it tends to slow down dramatically.…

If your roommate is stealing from you, the best way to confront your roommate is actually to avoid being too confrontational. Follow the steps below to confront your roommate in the least drama-inducing manner possible.

Why You Must Confront

As unappealing as confrontation is, you’re not going to be comfortable living in a home in which you feel betrayed and victimized. If you ignore the behavior, your roommate will likely continue to steal. Plus, it’s possible you’re not living with a mean…

Living with family can sometimes be more difficult than living with strangers. You love your family members, and that love can cause you to overlook many problems that should be dealt with earlier rather than later. Here are 4 common problems that you can try to address before they start:

1. Rent Is Late Coming

Some family members have no problem paying their share of rent long after it’s due. They figure that you can pick up the slack, especially if you’re…

Drafting a roommate agreement is always a smart idea, even if you’re living with a close friend with whom you rarely disagree. You’ll be thankful you laid down some ground rules later down the road when an unexpected disagreement arises. Consider the following benefits if you or your roommate are still apprehensive about drafting one.

An Agreement Creates Discussion Upfront

Even before rules are put on paper, the act of sitting down to discuss and compose a roommate agreement is an important step on its own. You may think…