Network the computers and peripheral devices in your home or small office with the fun and practical projects packed inside this hands-on guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to create a wired or wireless network so you can share files, printers, and other resources. You'll also learn to set up a server and secure and expand your network.

Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of clear photos and screenshots. CNET Do-It-Yourself Home Networking Projects takes you from beginning through advanced tasks with ease!

* Control other PCs remotely
* Share network storage without a server
* Set up a webcam server
* Enable and share a cellular data connection
* Watch live TV from anywhere via a Sling Media bridge
* Integrate IM and VoIP applications into your network
* Run your own PC weather station
* Connect TiVo to your home network