17. Sharing and Transferring Files

In This Chapter

• How File Sharing Works

• Configuring File Sharing in Windows

• Accessing Computers on Your Network

• Using a Home Server for File Sharing

• Backing Up Your Data Across a Network

• Sharing Files in the Cloud

One of the primary benefits of setting up a home or small business network is being able to share files between multiple computers connected to the network. You can store all of your digital photos on one computer and view them on others; work collaboratively from multiple computers on a single project file; even copy and back up files from multiple computers to a single central location.

How easy is it to share and transfer files over a small network? Easier than it used to be—and a lot ...

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