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How to connect to file servers, computer shares or Windows shares on a Mac.

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This video is a step by step guide on how to connect to file servers or Windows server shares on a Mac.
Step 1: Click on go.
Step 2: Connect to a server.
Step 3: Type in the Ip address of the server or PC you want to connect to.
If you are connecting to another Mac use this format.
afp://IPaddress
If you are trying to connect to a Windows PC or Windows server use this format.
smb://DNSname/sharename
smb://IPaddress/sharename

To browse available shares that are on the same network as you. Do the following steps.
Step 1: Click on go.
Step 2: Go to Connect to a server.
Step 3: Click Browse
This will allow you to browse other PCs on the network that have enabled file sharing.

Unwrapping Mac Mini Server and port views an cables supplied.

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If my video helps you please like it. 🙂

I was lucky enough to unbox my first Mac mini server today.
In this video you will see a brand new Mac mini server being unboxed. This video also shows you the supported ports on the back on the Mac Mini Server and the cables you should get with your server.

Box Contents:
1 x Mac mini server
1 x Power cable
1 x HDMI to DVI converter cable

Ports on the back of the Mac mini server:
1 x Power port
1 x Gigabit Ethernet
1 x FireWire 800
1 x HDMI port
1 x Thunderbolt
4 x USB 3 ports
1 x SD Card Slot
1 x Audio in
1 x Audio out