OS-Specific Notes
Windows quirks, Linux tips, and making things work.
Different operating systems, same network.
Windows 10/11
- Network Profile: Set to Private to see other PCs and host LAN games.
- Firewall: When launching a game, check BOTH boxes (Private & Public) in the firewall prompt.
- Updates: Run Windows Update before the event. We cache updates, but a major feature update can still take time to install.
Linux
- Network Manager: Make sure your wired connection is set to DHCP.
- Samba: If you want to share files with Windows users, install and configure Samba (
smb). - Wine/Proton: Test your games beforehand. Don’t spend the first 4 hours configuring Lutris.
macOS
- Dongles: Bring your USB-C to Ethernet adapter.
- Games: Check compatibility. Many LAN classics are Windows-only.
- File Sharing: Enable “File Sharing” in System Settings > General > Sharing to work with Windows SMB shares.