❓ Home networking can be very difficult, but I have a few tricks that work well for me.

❓ My formula for Windows networking
Ensure devices are on the same network.
Use the same workgroup name.
Create identical login accounts on all machines.
Use the same password for these accounts.
Make them administrator accounts.
Networking can be complicated, but this approach simplifies authentication across Windows devices.

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Chapters
0:00 How Do I Get My Windows Machines to Network With Each Other?
1:00 Leo’s magic formula
1:50 Step 1 Same network
3:15 Step 2 Same workgroup
5:20 Step 3 Same login
6:45 Step 4 Same password
7:45 Step 5 Be the administrator
8:15 Trade-offs
8:30 It’s all about authentication

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