Importance of Computer Networking

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Importance of Computer Networking
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A network is two or more computers connected together to share information and files between them. Businesses aren't the only ones that can benefit from creating a network. Home users can enjoy sharing music, movies and printers from any computer.

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File Sharing

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Computers connected to a network can share files and documents with each other. Personal computers connected to a business network can choose which files and folders are available to share on the network.

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Printers

Computers can print pages to another computer with a printer on the network. Additionally, printers can be connected using a print server, which allows direct printing from all computers.

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Sharing Media

Sharing media between computers is easy when connected to a network. Like file sharing, computers can stream musing, videos and movies from one computer to the next.

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Media Center Server

A media center server can store your entire entertainment library on a centralized hub to give quick access to your media from every computer on your network.

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Video Games

Console and PC gamers benefit from networking also. You can easily set up multiplayer death matches and even host your own game server.

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