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Microsoft Windows makes it very easy to share files and printers with other users on your local network and even over the Internet.

The thing is, today’s widespread usage of network hard drives and wireless printers have reduced the need to share resources with other computers in that way.

If you don’t have a need to share files and printers directly over a network, it’s best to turn “File and printer sharing” off because it can leave your files and personal information vulnerable to hackers over the Internet.  [Read more…]