Connect two computers?

Question

I have two desktop computers, neither have natural access to wifi. I have only one USB network adapter. Instead of switching the adapter back and forth between the computers, would it be possible to connect the computers together so when I decide to use the other computer I don't have to take the time to switch the adapter?
I know it's not possible to make two computers one, but if I could make one of the desktops an external hard drive of some type that would also be helpful.

Answer 1

You can use parts from one computer in the other, making them one. Harddisk is the easiest part to connect.



CPU: Choose the best CPU, the other is probably useless (might be sell-able).



RAM: Check that the ram is compatible first. You can do this by comparing the ram from both computers to check that the hole in the connection bus is at the same position.



Harddisk: Old harddisks use large 20 pin connectors, new ones use a little red SATA cable with an L-shaped slot. You have to check your motherboard to see what cables you have. If you have a cable free that fits with the harddisk, you can put it in, start the computer up and see if it recognises it. If not, you need to install the driver for it, which means you have to google the exact name of the HDD, followed by "driver".



If you want more detailed information, post specifications of the computers.

Answer 2

You need to clarify what you mean by "USB Network Adapter"

Do you mean a WIFI Dongle that is picking up a wireless signal from your router? If that is what you have, it is much simpler to get another dongle. Trying to bridge two machines and turn the first into a router to share a connection is rarely worth the trouble. If you must try, search Windows help for ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) and follow the directions

If you have a USB Modem, connecting your computer to the ISP's network, these devices are not designed to be shared. The ISP works rather hard to see that they are not. It is unlikely you will be successful

Answer 3

I have two desktop computers running right now via an ethernet cable plugged into ethernet ports on the router. Then in the other room I have a desktop and a laptop that is runnigng on wifi. The desktop that is running on wifi has a Wireless USB adapter installed in it.

Answer 4

relies upon the place the computers are and what connections there are between the computers. The flat out maximum inexpensive way is unplug the printer from one laptop and plug it into the different. it truly is loose yet a bore and could not artwork if the printers are miles aside. the subsequent maximum inexpensive is that in the event that they are the two on an identical community. share it out from one laptop and on the different laptop connect a community printer. it truly is going to likely be on the IP address or call of the printer that does the sharing and would have the call you shared it out as. you may desire to basically be advantageous you have document and printer sharing on the laptop doing the sharing out and the microsoft sharing shopper on the different laptop. Then it truly is basically a query of placing it up. enable sharing in residing house windows if it became disabled precise click the printer, go with 'residences' and then the sharing tab. on the different laptop use the 'upload printer' wizard to function a community printer. the two computers would desire to be powered up for the single utilising the proportion to print... yet not for the single straight away under pressure out to the printer to print. any incorrect way will cost you funds. strategies are: Printer swap including networking between the two computers community print server (by utilising then you rather've spent lots funds a affordable printer would be extra cost-effective)

Answer 5

You can connect the two computers together with an Ethernet cable, and then do Internet connection sharing from the one with the USB WiFi Dongle.



http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Set-up-a-shared-Internet-connection-using-ICS-Internet-Connection-Sharing



Or, if you can run an Ethernet cable to the router, you can hook one or more machines up that way,

Or, a second WiFi dongle costs $20 - $30

Answer 6

You could get a cable that connects two monitors and/or a data usb cable that allows you to share files between two computers. That way it's virtually one machine. Good luck.



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