I use SMB over NFS for home lab file sharing, thanks to cross-platform support, improved performance with SMB3, and the ...

Explore the differences between NFS and SMB for local file sharing, including speed, compatibility, and setup complexity.

Microsoft wants you to use the cloud, but there are a lot of good options — including trusty old network file sharing and a little-known modern Windows feature. Remember the HomeGroup on Windows 7?

One of the seemingly simplest things you can do to get more out of your network is to start sharing files and other stuff between different devices. It was always easy in the past and you don’t have ...

Getting a little tired of one Windows SMB (Server Message Block) security problem after another? Want a reliable and fast file and print server without the Windows server headaches? Then, may I ...

I am running Debian Linux with KDE 3.2. I am trying to share a directory in my home folder. It is a directory which I have mounted one of my harddrives to. <BR><BR ...

You can use public Wi-Fi networks safely if you stick to networks you know, visit secure sites, turn off AirDrop and File Sharing, or use a VPN.

There are a lot of practical uses for a personal server, both at home and for a business. You can use them to network local computers, provide communal storage, host email, and a variety of other ...