Sometimes wireless is good (like you don’t want cables trailing everywhere). And sometimes wireless is the only way to go (like when want to network two computers at opposite ends of the house). But wireless seriously licks wang. You plug something in and it works. You connect something wirelessly and hope it works.

My dad has fallen in love with wireless mice and now we spend huge amounts of time repairing Bluetooth connections and recharging batteries. I personally use a mouse with a cord (although the mouse itself is optical) and have never had any issues with it.

My family uses wireless networks, too. We’ve never installed one and had no problems, or not had to modify it afterwards. In fact, the less said about them the better.

Seriously though, cables rule. If Star Trek’s transporters are ever made, they should definitely use them.