| Tip 390 | Connect to Network Shares at Login |
If you work in an office or have more than one computer in your home, you might be used to connecting to shared folders across the network. However, you’ll also know that your Mac expects you to create a new connection every time the computer boots. This can be annoying.
It’s possible to automatically connect to shared folders upon login, as follows:
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You’ll first need to make connected servers appear as icons on the desktop. To do so, first open Finder, and click the application menu and then Preferences. Make sure the General tab is selected, and check Connected Servers, under the Show These Items on the Desktop heading.
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Connect to the shared folder if you’re not already connected (usually you can do ...
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