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    Feb 2, 2010, 08:55 AM
    Computers: what is an economic (and idiotproof)way of networking two home computers?
    The prioncipal computer is Windows 7 model, and I wish to bring an older computer into the same operating status re broadband etc. What equipment and cabling is necessary?
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    Feb 2, 2010, 09:06 AM
    Most broadband routers/modem have multiple ethernet ports at the back. Get an Ethernet cable to hook up the other computer and make sure both computers are in the same Workgroup.
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