I want to connect my laptop(connected to net) to my P.C. Do I need special software for this?

my pc isn't connected to net but the cd -rw works and the cd-rw on my laptop won't record + I need to transfer files for back-ups and general copying. procedures for this would help me

I want to connect my laptop(connected to net) to my P.C. Do I need special software for this?
I think that a cross-over cable would work better than a "patch cable" I'd opt for the router or hub (whichever would cost less). That way you can always add computers to your network as needed. Buying a cross-over cable is cheaper but in the long run a hub or router would be the most cost effective.
Reply:if your laptop and your pc both have network interfaces, then id suggest using a patch cable and networking them to xfer the files


one cord so its cheaper than getting a router.
Reply:As it sounds like this is something that you would want to do on a regular basis, your best solution would be a router. It is a hardware box that has multiple network ports on it. You cannect both PCs to the box with a network cable and then they can talk to each other, share files, play multipler games, etc. Also if you have cable or DSL Internet, you can connect the modem for that any allow both computer to use the Internet at the same time. They cost about $40-60 and are available at any electronic store, or Walmart.