Windows Explorer

How can I access network devices directly from the Windows file manager?

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To access a network share using Windows File Manager, you don’t need to click Network in the left-hand column and then select the device, you can open it by typing the name assigned to it on the network. Left-click on the address bar, type \\ then the device name, and hit enter. It is very …

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How can I show the path in the address bar in Windows Explorer?

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For some unexplained reason, the Windows Explorer address bar always shows only the name of the currently opened folder instead of the full path. For those who don’t have the icons grouped in the taskbar, this can cause confusion for directories with the same name, as the taskbar will show two folders with the same …

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

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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?

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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?

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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 can I edit the quick access toolbar?

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Even among those who have been using Windows 10 for years, there are those who don’t know that Windows File Explorer has a toolbar for quick access. By default, this toolbar, opened by the small file icon in the top left, is empty. A click on this icon opens a drop-down menu with six commands to choose from, including Delete, Properties, and New Folder.

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