One of the primary concerns is the mapped network drives on a Windows machine. Mapping the drive is a big issue since Windows initially attempts to connect to all the drives, and thus, it does not ...

You might wonder why there is a need to map OneDrive as a network drive when you can sync it instead. There are many scenarios where synchronization is not necessary. For example, in a multi-user ...

Mapping a network drive — also known as “mounting” a drive — allows you to create an easy access point to specific data on a network server using your own computer. If you frequently need to consult ...

In light of several hard drive problems over the years, I've set up a semi-automated means of providing some level of backup protection for important files. I've created a dedicated folder on my ...

Drive mapping is one of the most convenient ways to connect to shared files and resources across a business network. In Windows 8, you can connect to any other computer in the network's shared folders ...

The previous tutorial in this series demonstrated how to create hidden shares so others on the network are unable to see them. This tutorial continues the discussion on advanced sharing techniques, ...

I have a question about network drives that I hope Ars can help me with. We have over 25 sites and each site has its own file server/share. In the past, we have given each site a drive letter but with ...

These instructions describe how to access a College of Science network drive from a Windows or MAC computer. (You need to either be on a campus network or connected via VPN to access network shares.) ...

Relatively inexpensive network routers enable small businesses to create local area networks that share a single Internet connection. Windows 7 allows network users to save files in public folders on ...

The best NAS for home are fantastic for storing files, and the easiest way to access them on Windows 10 is to map a network drive within the OS. Instead of connecting to the NAS via a browser, a ...

I recently purchased a new laptop computer that came with Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled. As soon as I got the PC online I proceeded to download and install all the available service packs and ...