File Sharing
Set up a local network share between Linux and Windows
A grounded path through Samba, permissions and the small firewall decisions that determine whether a shared folder is useful.
A practical network journal
Make sharing feel simple
Net Sharing explains the settings behind everyday file movement, home networks and safer digital habits.
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Explore the network
Choose a subject, then follow the links inside each guide when a setting touches another part of your setup.
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Eight starting points, dated so you can see how the reference grows.
Network Setup
Configure a home router for better performance and security
A practical order for router settings, from the network name and firmware check to guest isolation and DNS choices.
Open Source Tools
Use command line tools for faster file management
A focused introduction to find, pipes and small shell aliases that keep repetitive file work visible and reversible.
Security Basics
Recognise phishing emails before clicking any link
A short visual and verbal check for sender addresses, urgency, unexpected attachments and links that deserve a pause.
Network Setup
Set up a VPN on a home network for remote access
How to think through a home VPN, including keys, port forwarding, device scope and the checks that prevent a false sense of safety.
Open Source Tools
Replace paid software with free open source alternatives
A decision guide for licence terms, community health, export paths and the maintenance cost behind a free download.
Security Basics
Create strong passwords you can actually remember
A practical password routine built around unique phrases, a manager and a second factor rather than clever-looking substitutions.
File Sharing
Transfer large files securely without cloud storage
A measured approach to rsync, SSH and checksums when a direct transfer is more appropriate than another hosted account.