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Using both a Mac and PC at home

They seem quite different, but it’s easier than you might think for Mac and PC to work on the same network, to use the same programs and to share files

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Windows 8 guide: Set up a Home Group

How to share documents, music and video on your home network

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Windows 8 guide: Connect to a wireless network

How to find and use wireless networks using Charms in the new operating system

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Share music and video between multiple media devices

PCs and home-entertainment devices offer lots of options for sharing content with other devices. Find out how they work

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Fast fixes for home networks

Home network faults are annoying but often easy to fix, as our Quick Troubleshooter shows

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Is it possible to stop internet access to one of two networked PCs?

Denying network access to a single computer can be done by stopping Windows downloading updates. We explain how to do this using a Lan IP filter

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Solve network problems: Increase a home network's speed

We explain how you can make your home network faster and more reliable – it's not difficult and it won't cost you a fortune either

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Transfer your data to a new PC

It’s easy to copy all your important files onto a new computer when you upgrade

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How to upgrade a home network

It’s not just your computer that can benefit from an upgrade. Spending a few pounds can transform your network, making it faster and extending its range

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30 tips to help you get your PC back up to its original speed

Software problems may be the cause of a computer running more slowly than it should, but there are some free tools you can try to improve things

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Connection options for computers

USB is the standard connection option for many PCs but there are others

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Can I use a wireless router even if my PC is not wireless enabled?

A wireless router with built-in network sockets could be the answer

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  • 09/05/2011
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Network problems solved

Find the answers to 10 common glitches

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Virtual drive

A set of files seen by Windows as a separate hard disk.

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