This feature of Windows is only applicable for a computer running in a network. If you have more than one computer at home that are linked to each other and they share files between them, then this feature is a must for easy accessing of files from the computers in the network. Adding a map drive is just like adding a shortcut of a shared folder from other computers. You can just put the map drive icon on the desktop and then double click it to gain access of the data in that folder that is saved in other computers for easy access.
Mapping a Network Drive
1. Right click on an empty space on your desktop click on New and then Shortcut.
2. On the Create Shortcut window click on the Browse button and click the arrow by Network to expand it and show the list of all the computers in the network. Click on the target computer to expand it and then choose the shared folder that you want to map and click OK. Click Next.
3. Type the name of the shortcut in the box and then click Finish.
The map drive icon will look like this
How Can Techie Now Help?
If you find the instructions above too difficult to follow or you don’t have time to do it, Techie Now is glad to help. Contact Techie Now and enjoy your computer experience.
www.TechieNow.com
Defragmentation is a process that reduces the amount of fragmentation in the hard disk. What it does is organizing the files of the disk to arrange fragments of each file close together. It will most certainly create larger areas of free space using compression to impede the re-fragmentation. The result of this is faster processing of programs and files which is good and can save a lot of time when when users working on their PC’s. Although this is a tedious process it will surely help the PC restore it’s original performance.
Defragging a Hard Disk
1. Open Computer and right click on drive C: to select properties.
2. On the Properties window click on the Tools tab and click the Defragment Now button.
3. On the defragmenter window just click on the Defragment Now button.
4. Select what drive partition you want to defrag and click OK.
Note: Avoid doing anything else on the PC while the defragment is ongoing so that it will finish faster and it can defrag all files that it needs to.
How Can Techie Now Help?
If you find the instructions above too difficult to follow or you don’t have time to do it, Techie Now is glad to help. Contact Techie Now and enjoy your computer experience.
www.TechieNow.com
If you want to create another account or a few more accounts for the other family members on your computer system, this article will help you with it.
Often times as the owner of the PC you want your account to be secured. You don’t want other people to get their hands to your personal files and stuff. Instead of turning on the Guest account for other people to use, you might want to create a personal account for one’s person to give him/her more control on the account such as set their own wallpaper, screen saver and settings.
Creating a User Account
1. Click Start, click Control Panel and then click Add or Remove user accounts under User Accounts and Family Safety.
2. Click on Create a New Account.
3. Type the name that you want for the account you’re creating in the box. Pick an account type by selecting between Administrator and Standard User. If you choose Administrator it means the account has full control on the computer, it can even delete other accounts as well. You want this type of account if you want to have a back-up account of your original that has full control or the user you intend to create the account for has the same rights on the PC as you do. Standard User account is your choice for other people you want to create the account for but not to have full control on the PC such changing settings on the hard disk, scanning the drive, installing programs and removing them. So once you have chosen the type of account click on the Create Account button. Changes will take effect after you restart the PC.
How Can Techie Now Help?
If you find the instructions above too difficult to follow or you don’t have time to do it, Techie Now is glad to help. Contact Techie Now and enjoy your computer experience.
www.TechieNow.com
If you want to create another account or a few more accounts for the other family members on your computer system, this article will help you with it.
Often times as the owner of the PC you want your account to be secured. You don’t want other people to get their hands on your personal files and stuff. Instead of turning on the Guest account for other people to use, you might want to create a personal account for one’s person to give him/her more control on the account such as set their own wallpaper, screen saver and settings.
Creating a User Account
1. Click Start, click Control Panel and then click User Accounts.
2. Click on Create a New Account.
3. Type the name that you want for the account you’re creating in the box and click Next.
4. Pick an account type by selecting between Computer Administrator or Limited. If you choose Computer Administrator it means the account has full control on the computer, it can even delete other accounts as well. You want this type of account if you want to have a back-up account of your original that has full control or the user you intend to create the account for has the same rights on the PC as you do. Limited account is your choice for other people you want to create the account for but not to have full control on the PC such as changing settings on the hard disk, scanning the drive, installing programs and removing them. So once you have chosen the type of account click on the Create Account button. Changes will take effect after you restart the PC.
How Can Techie Now Help?
If you find the instructions above too difficult to follow or you don’t have time to do it, Techie Now is glad to help. Contact Techie Now and enjoy your computer experience.
www.TechieNow.com
Defragmentation is a process that reduces the amount of fragmentation in the hard disk. It organizes the files of the disk to arrange fragments of each file close together. It will most certainly create larger areas of free space using compression to impede the re-fragmentation. In many cases, the result of this is faster processing of programs and files which is good and can save a lot of time when users working on their PC’s. Although this is a tedious process it will surely help the PC restore it’s original performance.
Defragging a Hard Disk
1. Open My Computer and right click on drive C: to select properties.
2. On the Properties window click on the Tools tab and click the Defragment Now button.
3. On the defragmenter window just click on the Defragment button and it will start the process.
Note: Avoid doing anything else on the PC while the defragment is ongoing so that it will finish faster and it can defrag all files that it needs to.
How Can Techie Now Help?
If you find the instructions above too difficult to follow or you don’t have time to do it, Techie Now is glad to help. Contact Techie Now and enjoy your computer experience.
www.TechieNow.com