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

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 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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