Can I link an iMac to a PC, and if so how?

I need to network my imac and my kids pc. How do I go about this?

Hi,
For an introduction to networking, you may want to have a look at this page. Additional information can be found via one of the links in the article.
Do you have access to a wireless base station (router)? If so, which model? Does the PC have a wireless card? Alternatively, would a wired connection be of interest?
Jan

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