<p>The leaving your wireless network open question reminded me of this.</p>

<p>I typically share the root drive on my machines across my network, and tie login authorization to the machines NT ID, so there is at least some form of protection.</p>

<p>My question, how easy is it to gain access to these drives for ill good? Is the authorization enough, or should I lock things down more?</p>

I can't answer the main question, but do keep in mind that Windows, by default, is always sharing the roots of your drives. Try:
```
```
\\yourmachine\c$
```
```
(And then try not to freak out.)