Today we will talk about an important skill that every PC or laptop user needs to master. How often do you face the need to transfer a file (book, video, movie) from one PC to another? You have a file that needs to be opened on another laptop. There is only WI-FI. All. No cords, no USB sticks. In our advanced world, when there are 2 or more computers in a house, it is very often necessary to connect devices into one network. Is it possible to connect two computers via WI-FI network? And how to do it simply, quickly and safely?
You may find the article useful: transferring a large file over the Internet. Simple ways
Every confident user will read you a whole lecture about the variety of file transfer options. Only that is not for this article. Let's take a quick look at what methods are available for an inexperienced user. How quickly, without bothering with advanced methods, having at your disposal only the Internet and two laptops, to transfer any kind and file format. And which one is simple and accessible to everyone. So, I will list the most famous methods:
- Home network of 2 or more computers. We will consider this method first of all and in more detail.
- Email.
- Torrent.
- Cloud storage.
Since we have an article on transferring files between computers via Wi-Fi, we will consider this method in detail and first of all.
Local network between two computers via Wi-Fi
On the topic of setting up a local network, I have already written two instructions:
- Setting up a local network via a Wi-Fi router between computers on Windows 7. Opening shared access to files and folders
- Setting up a local network in Windows 10. Home network via a Wi-Fi router between Windows 10 and Windows 7
A useful thing. Once configured, you will no longer bother in other ways. This will allow you to seamlessly transfer files from one computer to another.
If you have a crimped patchcord (according to the "cross" scheme, for connecting computers directly) or a router is installed in the room, then this is easy to do. It is enough that the computers are connected to one router. It doesn't matter if it's cable or Wi-Fi. Or stretch a cable from one computer to another. But if there is no way to do both, there is another solution. Create a wireless network between computers. It is called a computer-to-computer network. A local area network is a very useful thing. Allows you to exchange files, play games.
Since I have already written detailed instructions on setting up a local network (using the links above), I see no reason to duplicate this information here. Go ahead and customize.
Perhaps the most ancient and still used by many to transfer files. We all have email. Many have more than one. Go to your mail, click - write a letter, attach a file to a new letter, send it to a friend.
Or save it for yourself as a draft. You can open it on any device by simply going to your mail. One BUT. There are restrictions for attached files. You can send a few photos or an abstract. But video or large text formats are out of the question.
Torrent
A little used but very effective method for transferring bulky files (movies, for example). Many people use this program to download files from the Internet. But you can also upload your files from your computer. To do this, you need to have Torrent installed on both PC devices. Upload your file for distribution. Your friend is downloading.
Of the advantages: no download queues, high speed, the ability to stop downloading and then continue. Of the minuses: the program has access to all your programs, the download speed depends on the number of distributors. And not everyone wants to fool themselves by downloading a dubious program, and risking in passing to pick up all kinds of evil spirits like Amigo, mail.ru, classmates. So, the choice is yours.
Cloud storage
Perhaps the simplest and safest way to store information with the ability to access it from any device that has an Internet connection. Actually for this, these applications were created. So that we do not have to run from home to office and back with a flash drive for an advantage. In order to protect us from unexpected loss of stored information (due to a virus or a burned-out hard drive).
With the creation of these services, we now have the ability to store photos, documents and other files without cluttering our computer with megabytes. Have 24-hour access to them from any gadget. And transfer files to other web users. This is a convenient and optimal option because it provides reliable protection for your files.
