Networking

Public or Private? Picking and Changing the Windows Network Setting

Not sure if your Windows network should be public or private, or even what that means? I’ll show you what each means, when to use them, and the simple steps to switch.

Tip of the Day: Use the Same Account on All Machines

Tip of the Day: Use a Consistent Workgroup Name

Increasing the Odds That Windows Network Sharing Will Work

Networking is… tricky. Here’s a process that works fairly reliably for me.

Tip of the Day: Change Your Machine’s Name

Tip of the Day: Change Your Computer’s Workgroup

Tip of the Day: Give Your Computer a Meaningful Name

What’s the Difference Between a Hub, a Switch, and a Router?

Hubs, switches, and routers are all computer networking devices with varying capabilities. Unfortunately, the terms are often misused.

You’re Not Alone: Networking Sucks

After all this time, the average user still has trouble networking computers, and that’s really frustrating.

Tip of the Day: Access Network Adapter Settings Quickly