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Take Ownership of Files and Folders in Windows 7 – An Easy Way

Take Ownership of Files and Folders in Windows 7 – An Easy Way If you are a Windows 7 user, then you are most likely be aware of the fact that you need to TAKE OWNERSHIP  of files and folders before you can make any changes to them. This feature was introduced in order to prevent any unauthorized changes from being made to the system files. However it can be little annoying to follow a long list of procedure every time you want to take ownership of a certain file or folder. So to make this job simpler, I have found a nice tool called  Take Ownership Shell Extension  which adds the �Take Ownership� option to the Windows context menu. This makes taking ownership too simple and requires no more than a click. Just run the portable tool kit and click on the �Install� button. This will add the � Take Ownership � option onto the context menu. To take ownership all you need to do is, just right-click on any of the desired file or folder and click the...

Synchronize Files Folders across Multiple Computers Automatically

Synchronize Files Folders across Multiple Computers Automatically Imagine a scenario where you have multiple computers that are all connected to the internet - the home desktop runs Windows and contains all your music and family photos, the office computer stores official documents but while traveling, you prefer to carry the Macbook. Your goal is sync the data (music, documents, photos, etc) scattered across multiple computers or even directly access files stored on computer A from computer B. For instance, if you add some new photos to your home computer, they should also become available in your Macbook pictures folder as well so that you can enjoy the pictures while on the move. Similarly if you have work from both office and home, the documents on the Office computer should be accessible for editing from the home computer and once edited, it should automatically replace the outdated version sitting on the office desktop. The Solution - When your files are scattered acros...