Why should I network the computers in my home?

* Convenience, so you can share files and/or printers and/or the Internet connection
* Backup, so you can copy critical data files (e.g., your Quicken data) to the other machine for backup
* Computer access, so you can surf the Web while your spouse or kids are doing email or playing games

Read more in the Home Networking Basics article series at Terry’s Computer Tips.