Tutorial: step-by-step guide to set up a network drive

Tired of carrying around files from your PC to PC on a flash drive? Want to learn easy tricks to eliminate the need for a flash drive when working on multiple computers? Well, just follow the tutorial below and have one less thing to do on your to-do list.

Set up a network drive - between two similar devices:

Do you have multiple PCs on a LAN (Local Area Network)? If so, you can easily create a network drive to share your files.

1.) Select a hard drive which will work as a network drive

2.) Map that drive to each computer (you will be using)

3.) If you have a PC, go to the Start >Control Panel , once you get there you should see a heading which says System and Security, either click on it or simply select the sub-heading below  which says Back up your computer  (see screenshots below)

 

 

4.) Select Set Up Backup and follow the steps

5.) If you have a Mac, use the Time Capsule (under System Settings) to synchronize the hard drive images automatically

* If you have two different devices or need to synchronize files on a home and a work station, you might have to look into third-party sources.

 

10 Ways to extend the battery life of your laptop between charges:

1.) Adjust screen resolution.

2.) Turn off wireless adapter when not in use.

3.) Close all un-used applications – frees RAM and CPU use – the less the battery
is drained.

4.) Lower performance and graphics settings.

5.) Copy movies or music on to a USB drive – the less the hard drive is being used,
the longer the battery lasts.

6.) Keep laptop air vents clean – which will keep
your laptop cool as well.

7.) Check the Power Options under the control panel.

8.) Hibernate your computer instead of putting it to sleep.

9.) Use the right adapter to charge your laptop – a mismatch can cause battery
overload and damage the life of the battery.

10.) Don’t use external hardware – avoid using as much external hardware as you can
– it saves power.