I'm trying to access files from a Windows Server while using Linux Mint on an older laptop (MS says it's too old!). I currently use Tailscale to access these files from my phone, but transitioning to Linux has been tricky. I often feel like I'm missing instructions, especially when it comes to using command lines. I'm considering switching to Wireguard soon since I'm getting a new router with that feature, but I'd love to understand how to access these files now and learn more in the process.
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Are you trying to access a shared network folder like a NAS? That might make things easier!
You might want to try using `smbclient`. It’s not as straightforward as mapping a network drive in the file explorer, but it gives you a lot of control. If you’d like to auto-mount it, check out a helpful post on Unix Stack Exchange about automounting Windows shared folders.
I actually checked that thread out. The command line didn’t work for me, which made me think I was missing a setting. I keep getting an error saying the directory doesn’t exist, but I can see it on my phone!
Yes, basically that’s what it is.