Net Sharinghttps://net-sharing.com/Practical guides to file sharing, home networks, open source tools and everyday security habits.enSun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Set up a local network share between Linux and Windowshttps://net-sharing.com/file-sharing/set-up-a-local-network-share-between-linux-and-windows/https://net-sharing.com/file-sharing/set-up-a-local-network-share-between-linux-and-windows/18 August 2026 00:00:00 GMTA grounded path through Samba, permissions and the small firewall decisions that determine whether a shared folder is useful.File Sharing Configure a home router for better performance and securityhttps://net-sharing.com/network-setup/configure-a-home-router-for-better-performance-and-security/https://net-sharing.com/network-setup/configure-a-home-router-for-better-performance-and-security/16 August 2026 00:00:00 GMTA practical order for router settings, from the network name and firmware check to guest isolation and DNS choices.Network Setup Use command line tools for faster file managementhttps://net-sharing.com/open-source-tools/use-command-line-tools-for-faster-file-management/https://net-sharing.com/open-source-tools/use-command-line-tools-for-faster-file-management/14 August 2026 00:00:00 GMTA focused introduction to find, pipes and small shell aliases that keep repetitive file work visible and reversible.Open Source Tools Recognise phishing emails before clicking any linkhttps://net-sharing.com/security-basics/recognise-phishing-emails-before-clicking-any-link/https://net-sharing.com/security-basics/recognise-phishing-emails-before-clicking-any-link/12 August 2026 00:00:00 GMTA short visual and verbal check for sender addresses, urgency, unexpected attachments and links that deserve a pause.Security Basics Set up a VPN on a home network for remote accesshttps://net-sharing.com/network-setup/set-up-a-vpn-on-a-home-network-for-remote-access/https://net-sharing.com/network-setup/set-up-a-vpn-on-a-home-network-for-remote-access/10 August 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to think through a home VPN, including keys, port forwarding, device scope and the checks that prevent a false sense of safety.Network Setup Replace paid software with free open source alternativeshttps://net-sharing.com/open-source-tools/replace-paid-software-with-free-open-source-alternatives/https://net-sharing.com/open-source-tools/replace-paid-software-with-free-open-source-alternatives/8 August 2026 00:00:00 GMTA decision guide for licence terms, community health, export paths and the maintenance cost behind a free download.Open Source Tools Create strong passwords you can actually rememberhttps://net-sharing.com/security-basics/create-strong-passwords-you-can-actually-remember/https://net-sharing.com/security-basics/create-strong-passwords-you-can-actually-remember/6 August 2026 00:00:00 GMTA practical password routine built around unique phrases, a manager and a second factor rather than clever-looking substitutions.Security Basics Transfer large files securely without cloud storagehttps://net-sharing.com/file-sharing/transfer-large-files-securely-without-cloud-storage/https://net-sharing.com/file-sharing/transfer-large-files-securely-without-cloud-storage/4 August 2026 00:00:00 GMTA measured approach to rsync, SSH and checksums when a direct transfer is more appropriate than another hosted account.File Sharing