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By  Codrut Neagu  on 06/17/2014 Previous editions of Windows allowed users to create ad hoc wireless connections between computers. You could use those connections to create a wireless network between multiple computers or to share the Internet connection that was available on one of them. This can no longer be done in Windows 8.1, at least not using a visual interface and the mouse. However, with the help of the  Command Prompt  and a few commands, you too can turn your Windows 8.1 laptop or hybrid device into a WiFi access point. Here's how: What You Need in Order for This to Work In order to use your Windows 8.1 laptop or hybrid device as an WiFi access point for other devices, it must have at least 2 network cards installed and one of them must be a wireless network card. One of them must be connected to the internet. Setup scenarios we tested and worked great include: One laptop using its Ethernet connection for Internet access and its...