text: how can i connect my computers with a usb cable? i have just bought a usb direct link cable from dollar tree. the manufacture is ecurcuit electronics. i was wondering if there was any settings in windows or any sofware that i should use or change? i want to link my computers to share resources and share internet if possible.  there is nothing in the middle of the cable like in the other brands.  any suggestions will be gladly taken. yes, u can definitely connect 2 computers together with a usb. make sure your usb cable is the special kind, that is there's a box or some thing fat sticking out of the cable. u will need to install the driver for your usb network device. then go to start, control, network. there you should see your newly installed usb network. u need to do that to both computers