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Episode 9 - Network Sharing

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In episode 9, we explain how to share files and folder on a home network for both Windows and Mac. Plus Boo makes a surprise appearance. There's also a special guest appearance by a famous tech geek. Download to find out who it is.

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In episode 9, we explain how to share files and folder on a home network for both Windows and Mac. Plus Boo makes a surprise appearance. There's also a special guest appearance by a famous tech geek. Download to find out who it is.

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