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 * Help keep Windows computers on your network secure with security features such as User Account Control and Windows Firewall * Troubleshoot common issues and perform easy network maintenance Your step by step digital content includes: * Fully searchable online edition of this book -- with unlimited access on the Web