I do not enable the homegroup either.
fp
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At 03:50 PM 8/15/2014, DSinc Poked the stick with:
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
Date: Friday, August 15th, 2014
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