Private or Public network question

[Windows 10]

Hello, I have Windows 10 computer and there are two options in the network settings to either choose public or private network. Now I know that public network hides your PC from other devices and this option is best chosen if you are in a coffee shop or other public places, private makes your PC more discoverable for file sharing and other devices on your network. So I'm not certain what setting to choose for home network. I live with a roommate who also has a lab top and connects to same network. I never do any file sharing and I don't really want my PC to be seen by other devices on the net

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