Home Networking: I Didn't Know You Could Do That! (I Didn't Know You Could That) - Softcover

Of American homes, 98% have a TV, 89% have a VCR, 45% have a computer, 40% have a printer, 28% have Internet access, and 22% have multiple computers. Finally, the technologies to put these components together easily into a usable network are available. This book explains how and why to network your computers and home electronics. The dozens of home-networking projects covered include connecting Macs to PC networks, connecting your TV, creating a DVD movie server, hosting your own Web site, collaborating on school projects, and monitoring your babysitter. The CD provides valuable home-networking software including friendly proxy servers, parental-control software and multiplayer games.