Microsoft wants you to use the cloud, but there are a lot of good options — including trusty old network file sharing and a little-known modern Windows feature. Remember the HomeGroup on Windows 7?

When it comes to sharing files across different machines, there are two protocols that most home labbers and tinkerers ...

You can configure the Windows Firewall to allow file and print sharing, while still blocking other things on XP Home by re-running the network setup wizard by clicking the link in the Network ...

Accessing laptop files remotely is now easy. Cloud storage like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive helps. Remote desktop software such as TeamViewer is also useful. Virtual Private Networks offer ...

There are a lot of practical uses for a personal server, both at home and for a business. You can use them to network local computers, provide communal storage, host email, and a variety of other ...