Posted: 3/29/2015 10:40:48 AM EDT
First off, I'm technically challenged, so please keep any answer simple.  I'm looking to buy a Bluetooth headset for work so I can miss phone calls and ignore my peers, supervisors, and subordinates. I have a lot of music on the hard drive and I listen to it through wired earbuds when I can, but the wiring is a pain in the ass when I have to move x amount of feet from the computer. I found a fairly inexpensive set of Bluetooth earbuds (Cootree QCY, $20) but I need a Bluetooth adapter for the computer. I don't want to put out a lot of $$$ for the adapter (~$10) and I'd like it to be simple "plug and play" to avoid getting an administrator from IT to help install it (although I can, if necessary). As I get closer to retirement, I really need the music to retain my sanity (reality) while increasing work output (theoretical).
About these adapters- is it feasible to transport it back and forth between the work computer and home to my computer (ignore wife)? Thank you in advance to everyone for your input and advise. It always make sense to come to Arfcom for answers rather than an actual specialty site. We're straight to the point here, and a hell of a lot funnier. (That said, I still can't understand why anyone starts a post here in GD looking for medical advice after injuring themselves  )
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First off, I'm technically challenged, so please keep any answer simple. I'm looking to buy a Bluetooth headset for work so I can miss phone calls and ignore my peers, supervisors, and subordinates. I have a lot of music on the hard drive and I listen to it through wired earbuds when I can, but the wiring is a pain in the ass when I have to move x amount of feet from the computer. I found a fairly inexpensive set of Bluetooth earbuds (Cootree QCY, $20) but I need a Bluetooth adapter for the computer. I don't want to put out a lot of $$$ for the adapter (~$10) and I'd like it to be simple "plug and play" to avoid getting an administrator from IT to help install it (although I can, if necessary). As I get closer to retirement, I really need the music to retain my sanity (reality) while increasing work output (theoretical).
About these adapters- is it feasible to transport it back and forth between the work computer and home to my computer (ignore wife)? Thank you in advance to everyone for your input and advise. It always make sense to come to Arfcom for answers rather than an actual specialty site. We're straight to the point here, and a hell of a lot funnier. (That said, I still can't understand why anyone starts a post here in GD looking for medical advice after injuring themselves )Most, if not all USB Bluetooth adapters, will require a driver install. You can use a 3.5mm to Bluetooth transmitter like the ones listed in this Amazon search. Make sure you choose a transmitter and not a receiver. Some are transceivers and those will be fine. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_27?url=search-alias%3Dmobile&field-keywords=3.5mm+bluetooth+adapter+transmitter&sprefix=3.5mm+bluetooth+adapter+tra%2Cmobile%2C408 |