As with the telephone and television in their time, the days of just a single computer per residence are numbered. Many homes now have two or more computers--one for the grownups, one or more for the kids, maybe multiple computers to run a home-based business. More and more, people are also becoming moreaware that linking their computers in a network can make their computing experience even more rewarding--but networking can be a complicated and intimidating subject. Here is the wired home made easy, perfect for the typical family researching the potential of a home network or looking for the basics on how to network its computers to share files, a printer, or an Internet account. And the small-business entrepreneur--working from home on a shoestring--doesn't want to get bogged down in network topology or invest in an oversized solution. THIS WIRED HOME is written for all these home-based users who want to know what a home network can mean AND how to get the job done--as quickly, painlessly, and inexpensively as possible. And this informative guide delivers-describing the latest Microsoft technologies and services for simple, secure home networking. The book details the ins and outs of home networking and even argues the pros and cons of different solutions. It's the indispensable guide for every multiple-computer home!