Chapter 34. Getting on the Internet and Sharing Folders

Your Macintosh may be great for playing games, drawing pictures, listening to music, or watching movies. However, at some point, you'll probably want to browse the Internet, send email, or download programs and updates. To do this, you need to get on the Internet.

Two common ways to get on the Internet include plugging a cable into your Macintosh or connecting through a wireless (WiFi) network. As a general rule, shoving a cable into your Macintosh will be faster and more reliable, but connecting to a wireless network is far more convenient. In this chapter, you'll learn how to use both methods.

Project goal: Learn how to connect your Macintosh to the Internet.

What You'll Be Using

To connect ...

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