Windows XP Home Networking

* This task-based guide focuses on home networking, specifically in an environment where one or more computers run Windows XP * Covers the newest update to Windows XP-Service Pack 2-and includes in-depth discussions of security, compatibility, and stability upgrades * Teaches how to share local resources like files and printers, ensure that a home network is safe from attackers, and prepare for a future of connected devices in the home * Covers wired and wireless networking topics, broadband connections, XP SP2-specific changes, Media Player updates, and new XP versions, such as Tablet PC Edition 2005 and Media Center Edition 2005