Internet connection using Android cell phone

[corwinh]

New HP desktop needs internet where there is no WiFi,  but Android cell has internet... How do we connect HP to the internet?  And without running up the cell bill excessively?

What is ROOT on Android?   Understand it is needed.

[demmo86rt · Accepted solution]

You need to either be on one of the Family Share plans (tethering included) or you need to add a hotspot plan to your account.

Root on Android is gaining access to the OS on the system level, and will void your warranty (and discussions of such is a violation of the TOS of this site).

[corwinh]

We have Family Share plan

But tethering is a mystery. How do we connect the HP desktop?

HP has Windows 8 OS.

I have registered for workshop Sunday 22 in Capitola CA--can they show me (us)?

[demmo86rt]

Yes, they should be able to.  But, you should be able to just turn on the hotspot (in the settings, menu>settings>mobile networks), then open the network and sharing center on the desktop and find the appropriate hotspot.  I don't use the feature, and I don't have any PCs running Win8 so I'm not totally positive on all the steps.