Apple makes connecting to the Internet from a desktop unit a matter of a few simple steps, whether you're connecting to a hard-wired connection or prefer to connect to the Internet wirelessly.

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.

Got friendly neighbors that want to share their broadband connection with you? Even if they don't want to, you can still use "client mode" to share a single wireless internet connection with your ...