Can you Connect 2 Computers with 1 Cable

Network Advisor Video 10 months ago

Description

if you have two computers and both have Network ports on them, can't you just plug one Ethernet cable between the two and setup a network for file sharing?

Seems Simple, but in reality, it's not so simple. This video explains why this isn't as obvious as it seem. And, suggests a much simpler way to accomplish file sharing between two (or more) computers. And, it doesn't require a lot of technical knowledge.

here's some of those file sharing services I mentioned. (these are NOT affiliate links)
- Dropbox.com
- Google Drive. (if you have a gmail account, you already have this)
- Box.com (https://www.box.com/pricing/individual)

AI generated video description (insert eye-roll emoji here)
Can you directly connect two computers using an **ethernet cable**? This video explores that question, showing what happens when you try to create a simple **networking** setup between two PCs. Learn about **rj45** connections and whether a direct connection works for basic **data cable** transfer or if you need a **network switch**.