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Great job! I suggested to add basic instructions in the beginning and to remove/reword a few things. Please review. Thank you!
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| There are a lot of factors that go into whether Bluetooth devices work together as expected. | ||
| Bluetooth is incredibly flexible. With a range of factors that enhance compatibility, Bluetooth devices effortlessly connect and work together for a smooth, seamless experience. | ||
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I don't think this About Bluetooth section is necessary. We don't want to describe things as flexible or effortless or smooth or seamless because we can't guarantee compatibility with 3rd party products.
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bluetoothclt is mispelled
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| ### Signal Interference | ||
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| Bluetooth uses the same bandwidth as the 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi band, and in most of our machines it is on the same chip as the Wi-Fi module. They usually have two antennae, one for Bluetooth, and one for Wi-Fi, but it is possible for other Wi-Fi or Bluetooth devices signals to cross and to cause connection issues. If users are in an area crowded with other Wi-Fi networks or devices, the interference from these outside sources can impact performance and range. |
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Just changed the wording a little bit:
Bluetooth uses the same bandwidth as the 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi band, and in some machines it is on the same chip as the Wi-Fi module. Th Wi-Fi module usually has two antennae, one for Bluetooth, and one for Wi-Fi, but it is possible for other Wi-Fi or Bluetooth devices signals to cross and to cause connection issues. If users are in an area crowded with other Wi-Fi networks or devices, the interference from these outside sources can impact performance and range.
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| ## Bluetooth Troubleshooting | ||
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| Bluetooth issues can be troubleshooted in several ways. The first thing to check is toggling airplane mode which will sometimes get Bluetooth functioning again. Next, make sure Bluetooth is enabled in the top bar, or in the <u>Bluetooth</u> system settings. | ||
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How can people check airplane mode? Can they press a key on their keyboard? What does it look like? What does the settings window look like? Please include screenshot and airplane icon.
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| Bluetooth issues can be troubleshooted in several ways. The first thing to check is toggling airplane mode which will sometimes get Bluetooth functioning again. Next, make sure Bluetooth is enabled in the top bar, or in the <u>Bluetooth</u> system settings. | ||
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After the airplane mode, I suggest adding a new line and a screenshot for this section:
Confirm Bluetooth is enabled in the top bar, or in the Bluetooth system settings.
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| Then, run <u>Bluetooth Manager</u>. Check for the device being trusted, and also try re-pairing in that program. |
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would a screenshot or more detailed instructions be better here?
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Sections on how to PAIR, how to REMOVE devices step by step with screenshots should be first part of the article in case a new user visits. Where are bluetooth settings? How can I tell when bluetooth is on/off or note working?
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| ### Useful Commands |
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Can 'useful commands' section go to the beginning of the article after the how to remove and pair instructions?
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| ## Additional Info |
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remove this section as well
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| Here are a few additional tidbits about the Bluetooth system that may help with troubleshooting. |
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I updated a few positive descriptions for clarity. The previous version included explanations on troubleshooting but didn’t include actual steps, so I added those. I also removed installation commands referencing older Pop!_OS versions (21.10 and 20.04), updated the TLP configuration path from /etc/default/tlp to /etc/tlp.conf, and added Blueman as the Bluetooth manager. Additionally, I introduced bluetoothctl as it allows for efficient hardware device checks and generates detailed logs, making troubleshooting and analysis much easier. Additionally, I added new photos to enhance the article’s visual appeal and provide clearer, more informative context.