Drive mapping is one of the most convenient ways to connect to shared files and resources across a business network. In Windows 8, you can connect to any other computer in the network's shared folders ...

Windows comes pre-configured for Internet access via Ethernet. If your computer includes an Ethernet adapter as many do, connecting your computer to the Internet is as simple as connecting a cable.

If you're using Windows, you can decide which networks the computer connects to automatically. The easiest way is to click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar to see all the Wi-Fi networks within range.