Wireless Is a Trap (benkuhn.net)

Article summary

The article discusses the author's experience with wireless technology, specifically Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and how it has led to various problems such as interference, dead zones, and latency. The author argues that wireless protocols are inherently more complex and prone to failure than wired connections. As a result, the author has switched to using wired devices for serious work. The article also highlights the issues with Bluetooth, including high latency, low quality, and reliability problems.

Main themes

• Wireless technology limitations
• Bluetooth problems
• Wired vs wireless
• Latency and interference
• Proprietary protocols
• Standardization issues

What commenters say

• Some commenters agree that wireless technology is prone to interference and latency, and that wired connections are more reliable.
• Others argue that the problems with wireless technology are not inherent, but rather due to poor implementation or hardware issues.
• Proprietary wireless protocols, such as those used by Logitech, are seen as more reliable than Bluetooth.
• The complexity of the Bluetooth specification and the lack of standardization are cited as reasons for its poor performance.
• Some commenters suggest that Apple's W1 chip is a potential solution to the problems with Bluetooth, but others argue that it is not a new protocol, but rather a modified version of Bluetooth.
• The use of wireless technology in certain applications, such as video calls, is seen as particularly problematic due to the high latency and reliability issues.
• Others argue that the problems with wireless technology can be mitigated with proper configuration and troubleshooting.