Windows 10: Wired v. Wireless. Please advise.

Like millions of others, I need to replace my 10 year-old Windows 7 desktop. Researching everywhere imaginable, I see that "wireless" mice and keyboards are the "in" thing. Wired desktops and all-in-ones are becoming hard to find.
I am so used to my trusty (wired) HP desktop that I am inclined to stay wired, and I like the idea of the all-in-one. Why have to turn keyboard and mouse on and off every day?
Yet I notice that in Best Buy's accessories section there is ONE wired mouse and dozens of wireless mice, in an array of shapes, sizes--and prices. Likewise with keyboards. So apparently people are replacing their wired mice with wireless ones. My question is why.
There must be some advantage in going wireless. Are they faster? More accurate? Is it actually necessary to turn them on and off every day? How often do batteries have to be replaced? If I purchased a wireless pc, could I change it to wired if I were inclined to do so? I'd like to understand. And would appreciate some advice.

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Wired or wireless?

RC is going to suggest you grab an expensive amped wireless AP.


i suggest something cheap, my preferred brand is TP link.

 

microsoft wired wireless optical desktop receiver2.1 mouse

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the difficulties you are facing with the Microsoft wireless optical desktop receiver 2.1 mouse. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

• What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• What is the make and model of the PC?
  
• What is the model number of the Optical mouse?
  

Meanwhile, please try the methods as referred in this article except
method 4: Troubleshoot a wireless mouse
that does not function correctly



In addition, we would also suggest you to perform the steps as mentioned in these article:

I have trouble connecting my wired/wireless
device

My mouse isn't working



Regards,



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Wireless to Wired...

Hi,

A wired network connects devices to the Internet or other network using cables. The most common wired networks use cables connected to Ethernet ports
on the network router on one end and to a computer or other device on the cable's opposite end.
To help us determine the appropriate troubleshooting steps that can resolve your concern, we would like to ask the following questions:

• What is the build and version of Windows that you’re using? To check, type
  winver in the Search box, select the resulting command and send us a screenshot of the information window.
• What exactly are you trying to accomplish?
• What is the make and model of your device?

We look forward to your response.