If you can plug in a PC, you can build your own home network!Are there two or more computers in your house—but only one printer? Do your kids want to play games on the Internet at the same time you want to check your e-mail? Is your entire household competing for the same dial tone?If you’re running more than one PC under your roof, THIS WIRED HOME can show you how to build a simple network—and quickly multiply the computing power for your family or home office.Just follow the easy step-by-step instructions for creating a secure and reliable network that can grow as your family or business grows. This how-to guide is written in plain, nontechnical language so you can put the information to work right away. You’ll learn how to:• Save time—save money—by sharing files, programs, printers, and other resources• Match a networking solution to your needs—from direct PC-to-PC connections to DSL, wireless systems, and networks that run on your home electrical or phone lines• Find the best free and low-cost connection software—including using the built-in capabilities of the Microsoftâ Windows® Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, and Windows 95 operating systems• Hook up PCs and Macs on the same network• Share a single phone line and Internet account • Use your private network to send electronic sticky notes, maintain a central calendar, play multiplayer interactive games, and dial in from the road• See what’s ahead for home networking technologies and how to make wiring and setup decisions now that can evolve with the times