How to set up and use a homegroup

- [Voiceover] Do you have more than one computer at home?…If you do, you might also have a network configured…that all of your computers use to access the internet.…If that's the case, you can use this network…to share data among those computers…by creating or joining a homegroup.…This is useful in many ways.…You can share photos, music, and media from one computer…so you don't have to store multiple copies,…and you can share documents and other sensitive data…with other users…and create a backup system for everyone to use.…

To verify your Windows-based computers are connected…to the proper type of network,…you only need to open the Network and Sharing Center.…To do this, right click the Network icon on the taskbar.…It's next to the Sound icon.…Click Open Network and Sharing Center.…Verify that there is a network connection.…If there isn't,…you'll need to click Setup a New Connection or Network…and work through the Wizard.…Your network will also need to be set to Private.…Everything is ready to go here.…If your computer shows your network is public,…