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Ardmanz

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Jul 12, 2013
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I've just bought my first mac and I'm really enjoying the experience so far!

Anyway, a couple of quick questions.

I have a windows based server on my network.

Normally, I'll download a file directly to it then cut/paste that file to another location on the same drive. Normally, this would be instantaneous, however when doing this from my MBP it takes a while, almost as if it's copying the file to my mac then back to the server.

I can log into teamviewer and do it that was but that's a bit of a pain. Is there any way around this?

Also, another unrelated question. Is there anyway to quickly minimise all active windows and go to desktop? I know about the "show desktop" gesture but that doesn't really do what I want.

Thanks in advance.

Edit - Oh yes and extra add-on question (and it's a stupid one, I'm sure). How do I view the contents of the root of my system disk (what would be the "C:" drive in Windows)? In finder all there is is "My favourites" and some other short cuts.
 
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