Network File Sharing Questions ???

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Network File Sharing Questions ??? Jun 14, 2016 0:30:03 GMT

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Post by BuckSkin on Jun 14, 2016 0:30:03 GMT

We have three computers, two tower desk-tops and a laptop.

I have set up both a network and a homegroup; although I really cannot see the benefit of a homegroup when the network is capable of accessing much deeper in the file storage system.

Question 1: In the advanced file sharing tab of "properties" , there is a little picture of people that says "everyone"; does this mean ONLY everyone in our little three-computer network; or does it mean everyone in the universe ?

Question 2: What is the danger of an outsider accessing our network ?

Question 3: Concerning the laptop: Can our laptop access our home network from anywhere in the civilized world; or is it limited to within range of our home router ?

The reason I ask #3 is that the wife is taking a seaside trip with friends and will most likely take tens of thousands of pictures.
If it is possible for her to access our home network while a thousand miles away, she could transfer each days pictures to our hard-drives at home.

Thanks for reading.

Elements 7 ~~~ 64-bit Windows 7

On a poverty-level Kentucky budget, a 24-exposure roll of film would have two Christmases and a summer vacation on it and we might have to wait another six months before being able to afford developing the film.
I still have trouble remembering that it doesn't cost anything to take thousands of pictures; it just almost seems impossible to be true.

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Network File Sharing Questions ??? Jun 14, 2016 2:05:43 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2016 2:05:43 GMT

Hi BuckSkin,

From my own experience here is what I found (and someone please correct me if I am wrong!):

Question 1: Everyone means only those that have access to your network at home.

Question 2: If somebody manages to crack your secured network (I assume it is secured?) they would have access to pretty much anything you keep on your computers if you have set the file sharing for everyone on your network to be able to read/write.

Question 3: Only if you have set it up to be able to access it from the internet. See if this article helps you

BuckSkin Senior Contributor Posts: 3,973	Network File Sharing Questions ??? Jun 14, 2016 3:10:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BuckSkin on Jun 14, 2016 3:10:46 GMT Thanks, Simone; I will peruse that article and save that site to favorites for future reference.
	Elements 7 ~~~ 64-bit Windows 7 On a poverty-level Kentucky budget, a 24-exposure roll of film would have two Christmases and a summer vacation on it and we might have to wait another six months before being able to afford developing the film. I still have trouble remembering that it doesn't cost anything to take thousands of pictures; it just almost seems impossible to be true.

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Network File Sharing Questions ??? Jun 15, 2016 0:54:27 GMT via Tapatalk

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Post by Andy on Jun 15, 2016 0:54:27 GMT

- everyone does mean only those user accounts on your home computers
- yes- having a home group is less secure because if one of the computers on your network gets hit with malware, it can spread more easily. However, if you have a good, up to date router, good anti-malware on your computers and practice safe surfing,I don't think it is a big risk
- yes, you can do this, but it does reduce the security of your home network a bit. Is suggest a simple USB drive to backup photos while on the road

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