How to Access Windows Files from Linux?

To access your Windows files from Linux, you can share the drive or folder on your Windows desktop using SMB sharing. Just right-click on the folder, choose 'share' or 'share on network', and follow the prompts. Once that's set, you should be able to connect to that shared drive from your Linux machine by entering the network address and the credentials you used.

If you're looking for remote desktop features, try Xrdp. It's a solid option for accessing your Windows desktop from Linux.

If you're dual booting with Windows, you should have access to your Windows partitions directly from Linux. If you're setting up a separate PC, using Samba is your best bet. There are plenty of tutorials available online to help guide you through the setup processes.

I use RDP regularly, and my go-to application is Remmina. If file transfers are your main concern, SSH is another option, but you'll need to check if SSH is set up on your Windows machine first.

Setting up a Windows/Samba share is really straightforward. Just create a shared folder on your Windows desktop, then on Mint, install Gigolo by running 'sudo apt install gigolo samba gvfs-backends'. Connect to your Windows share through Gigolo; just make sure both PCs are on the same network. If you're feeling adventurous, you can create a bash script with rsync to automate copying files!

You're correct that you'll need to be on the same network for this to work. An SMB share is a good solution. For remote desktop access, consider using KRDP if you want an RDP client for Linux, or tools like TeamViewer or RustDesk. I also recommend trying the KDE desktop environment for a more beginner-friendly experience.