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September 11, 2026
File Access Audit Logging: How to Prove Who Accessed a File on a Windows Share
How Windows object access auditing works, which event IDs answer which question, why it gets switched off again, and what auditors actually ask for.
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September 9, 2026
NTFS Permissions and ACL Management: A Practical Guide for File Shares
Effective management of NTFS permissions and Access Control Lists (ACLs) is crucial for maintaining security and compliance when granting access to on-premises files.
September 2, 2026
Giving AI Agents Access to On-Premises Files Without Migrating to the Cloud
There are two ways to give an AI agent access to on-premises file shares: index the content into a cloud service, or attach a filesystem path the agent reads during a session. Here is how each model ...
August 28, 2026
Microsoft 365 Education Storage Limits: What Universities Can Do
Microsoft 365 Education tenants get 100 TB of pooled storage plus per-license capacity. Current limits, what over-limit enforcement does, and the options for universities.
August 26, 2026
How to Keep ITAR and CUI Files on Campus, Without Copies or Cloud
Research universities can give faculty and staff access to ITAR and CUI files without downloads, sync copies, or public cloud storage. Here is how it works.
August 24, 2026
How to Give AI Access to Files on a Windows File Server
Give AI tools secure, permission-scoped access to Windows file server data with MyWorkDrive. No VPN, no migration, no exposed SMB ports, full audit trails.
August 17, 2026
How to Use Claude Cowork with On-Prem File Servers (No Migration Required)
Claude Cowork can only work in folders you attach, and on Windows that means a drive letter. Here is how a MyWorkDrive mapped drive gives AI agents governed access to remote fileserver projects ...
August 12, 2026
Browser Access to Windows File Shares: Setup Guide
Learn how to access Windows file shares directly from your browser using MyWorkDrive. Step-by-step setup instructions and best practices.
August 10, 2026
MyWorkDrive vs SharePoint for Remote File Access: A Decision Guide
Compare MyWorkDrive and SharePoint for remote file access at 100-500 seats. Deployment timelines, 3-year TCO, and five scenarios that settle the choice.
August 5, 2026
Remote Access to Windows File Shares Without a VPN: 2026 Buyer Comparison
Compare the three ways to give remote employees access to Windows file shares without a VPN: cloud migration, sync-and-share, and an HTTPS file gateway like MyWorkDrive. Security checklist, rollout ...
August 3, 2026
Secure Remote Access to File Shares Without a VPN: Deployment Guide
Step-by-step guide to publishing Windows file shares over HTTPS port 443 with MyWorkDrive. Prerequisites, server install, AD/Entra ID setup, HA, and validation.
July 29, 2026
Acronis Files Connect Alternative | Mac Access After AFP Ends
Acronis Files Connect support ends December 31, 2026, and macOS 27 removes the AFP client. See how MyWorkDrive keeps Macs mapped to Windows file shares over HTTPS with no migration.