How do I use Windows Explorer to get the IP address of other network devices?

In Windows Explorer, one-click on Network will show you all devices integrated into your home wired network that can communicate with Windows. But no matter which of the eight display variants is turned on, it’s impossible to get the IP address of the devices from the File Manager. A little trick can still get you …

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How can I quickly search Windows Explorer results?

Windows Explorer is very helpful for finding files. But the switch to results is not well done by Microsoft. Right-clicking on an entry and opening the folder containing the file will take you to the folder in which the file is stored, but the contents will appear in the current Explorer window, so the search …

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How can I always start the File Manager with the same folders?

To make Windows Explorer always show the same directory after startup, we have to take a small detour, because the file manager does not offer a suitable setting for this. Right-click on a free space on the desktop and select New / Shortcut. If, for example, you always want to open the “D:\Photos” folder after …

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How to set one view for multiple folders?

Windows File Manager is based on dynamic views. For example, when you open the Pictures folder, the File Manager chooses the Large Icons view. Conversely, if it’s the Documents or This machine folder, it will use the Details and Mosaic views. However, you can also configure the File Manager to display the contents of all similar folders in the same view.

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