Software basics

File sharing, local downloads, and OS-specific setup tips.

Five minutes of prep beats an hour of updates at the venue.

Share game files, not viruses. The rules.

Steam/EGS/GOG: clear cache, verify files, offline install.

Windows quirks, Linux tips, and making things work.

How to check game version, where to find local patch mirrors.

TeamSpeak for LAN, Discord for online. Push-to-talk is best practice.

Get game updates and installers locally at 1Gbps.