How to Set Up an Internet Network

Summary: Computers are complex machines built upon very simple principles. They perform arithmetical operations millions of times over to transform digital information, moving at lightning speed, into usable human data.

A personal computer's job is to help a user create, manipulate, deliver, receive, or delete media content. This is a simple, sterile definition that sounds uninteresting on the surface. Nevertheless, these fundamental functions mimic human ability in some surprising ways. Therefore, the computer is increasingly becoming an engine of the imagination, a platform for the digital life.

Computers also allow us to share information easily with other computer users through a series of networks. The internet itself is a very large, wide area network. In this computer networking series, learn how to setup and troubleshoot home computer networks, with tips to add a wireless router, fix network cables and troubleshoot routers modems. Get free computer help in these short video clips.