183Benefits of networkingwww.gateway.comSharing peripheral devicesEach computer that is connected to the network can share the same peripheraldevices, such as a printer. Select print from the computer you are currently usingand your file is automatically printed on your printer no matter where it islocated on your network.Streaming audio and video filesWith a network, you can store audio files (such as the popular .MP3 files) andvideo files on any networked computer, then play them on any of the othercomputers or devices connected to your network. This process is calledstreaming.Playing multi-player gamesWith a home network, you can play multi-player games. Load a game likeMicrosoft Midtown Madness 2 on your computers, and in minutes, you and yourfriends can race in competing cars through the streets of San Francisco.Help andSupportFor more information about sharing network devices inWindows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.Type the keyword sharing in the HelpSpot Search box, then click the arrow.Help andSupportFor more information about streaming files in Windows XP,click Start, then click Help and Support.Type the keyword streaming in the HelpSpot Search box, then click the arrow.Help andSupportFor more information about playing multi-player games inWindows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.Type the keyword games or network games in theHelpSpot Search box , then clickthe arrow.
