Teach yourself how to use the built-in networking features of Windows to connect all of the computers in your home, even if they use different operating systems. With this practical, learn-by-doing tutorial, you'll get exactly what you need from your networked home -- from configuring your network hardware to file sharing and media streaming.Discover how to: Configure your network adapters -- wired and wireless Connect computers running Windows, Mac OS, and Ubuntu Linux Tweak network settings to get all of your machines to talk to each other Make it easy for everyone in your home to share content and devices Share information and digital media at home and over the Internet Keep your network computers secure by using built-in security features such as User Account Control, the Windows Firewall, and more Troubleshoot common issues and perform easy network maintenanceYour step by step digital content includes: Fully searchable online edition of this book -- with unlimited access on the Web.