AppleInsider explains how to remotely access the CD or DVD drive of another Mac or Windows PC from a Mac without the drive, across a network.

Is there a way built into Windows 10/11 to automatically backup to another computer on a home wifi network? I don't currently have a windows home network active. I'd like to set my wife's computer ...

That message: “Another device is using your IP address.” This conflict prevents your computer from accessing some of the local network and from reaching the internet. Here’s why.