Chapter 17
Network Life in Laptop Land
IN THIS CHAPTER
Setting network options
Managing Wi-Fi connections
Reviewing computer information
Finding devices on the network
Exploring network storage
Granting network access to a folder
Out on the road, your laptop is a lone warrior, bringing you the power of the computer in a potent, portable package. After connecting to a network, the laptop becomes part of a team. You can access network resources, share files and printers, and do other networky things.
Network Configuration
If you just want to use the network to access the Internet, great! Otherwise, making a network connection opens your laptop to a world of networking opportunities. These include interacting with other devices on the network. Such frolic requires further configuration and oversight than required for using the Internet in your local café.
Locating network central ...
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