Thanks Winterlight,
From your share, I don't need any of it. I'll continue with 'Workgroup.'
Duncan
On 08/15/2014 17:55, Winterlight wrote:
no.. a workgroup is what it has always been. A home group allows all
members of the homegroup to access all available shares simply by
being a member of the homegroup. You create the home group on your
computer, and are given a special password. Then when you enroll other
PCs, or devices in the home group...from those PCs or devices ... you
need only use that password and you have instant and complete access
until you remove them from the home group. It could be PC or a media
player or whatever. The idea is to simplify networking for your
average family. There is lots and lots or articles, opinions and
detailed instructions about homegroups at various sites...do a google
search.
At 02:44 PM 8/15/2014, you wrote:
Is 'HomeGroup' the same thing as 'WorkGroup' in the network settings?
It seems to pop up all over, and, in some odd places. I will be happy
to google and/or
get lost in the 'help' screens. Just thought the collective had this
figured out.
I do mind identifying all my PCs and NAS's, switches, etc. to M$.
What is the benefit
to me, the user?
Best,
Duncan
