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As the 90's draw rapidly to a close, the PC industry finds itself at somewhat of a crossroads.

Thanks to computer prices plunging below the $1000 mark, many families are opting to purchase second and third PCs for their homes in order to ease the amount of use family members demand from the machines. The problem becomes exasperating when a typical family of four has to share a single PC for their needs. Tasks ranging from schoolwork to email to entertainment or business are all handled by a family's PC, and in homes where just one PC has to suffice the stress load rises quickly.

Much like the proliferation of television sets in the late sixties, PCs are no longer so expensive that adding a 2nd or 3rd one seems exorbitant or financially reckless for the average family.

Along with the expected spread of multiple PCs per household, the spread of intra-home LAN networks is growing in leaps and bounds as well. Often times battling siblings or even parents seeking to bond with their children are looking to link up two+ PCs in the home.

Unlike traditional LAN networks which require a medium to high level of computer knowledge, a new breed of LAN kits have made their way to market which take advantage of technology that eases the difficulty level of installation and use significantly.

Today Sharky Extreme takes a look at one of the first USB based LAN network kits on the market, and determines its effectiveness.