Chapter 36. Combining Vista, Networks, and the Internet
In This Chapter:
- Learn how Vista simplifies networking
- Determine which networking hardware works best for you
- View a graphical representation of your own network
- Use Vista’s Network Discovery tool to locate computers and printers available to you on your network
- Connect to XP computers on your network
- Set up file and printer sharing
- Use Public folders to make sharing information easy
- Password-protect your files and printers
In the past, a Windows book typically included a chapter about networks. Then there would be a chapter or two about the Internet. This book’s outline initially included separate chapters about using a network with Vista and accessing the Internet with Vista; those chapters ...
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