Today we will talk about an important skill that needs to be owned by each user of a PC or laptop. How often do you need to transfer a file (book, video, movie) from one PC to another? You have a file to open on another laptop. There is only WI-FI. That's all. No cords, no USB sticks. In our advanced world, when there are 2 or more computers in the house, it is often necessary to connect devices into one network. Is it possible to connect two computers via a WI-FI network? And how to do it, quickly and safely?
Check this guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiDaTQtAPkM
Each confident user will read you a whole lecture about a variety of file transfer options. Only it's not for this article. Let's take a brief look at what methods are available for the inexperienced user. How quickly, without bothering with advanced techniques, having only the Internet and two laptops, to throw any kind and file format. And which one is simple and accessible to everyone. So, let's list some of the most known methods:
The home network of 2 or more computers. This method we will consider in the first place and more detail.
Email.
Torrent.
Cloud storage.
Since we have an article about transferring files between computers over Wi-Fi, we will consider this method in detail and first of all.
A local network between two computers via Wi-Fi
On the topic of setting up a local network, I have already written two instructions:
Useful stuff. Once configured, you will no longer bother in other ways. This method will allow you to transfer files from one computer to another seamlessly.
If you have a compressed patch cord (according to the "cross" scheme, to connect computers directly) or a router is installed in the room, then it is easier to do it. It is enough that computers were connected to one router. It doesn't matter if it's cable or Wi-Fi. Either pull the 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's called computer-to-computer networking. Local network is a very useful thing. Allows you to share files, play games.
File transfer is a process that involves sending any data directly or indirectly from one computer to another.
Direct transmission usually means sending files over local networks or similar networks that connect two computers directly. Indirect sending has more options, but they all boil down to the fact that the recipient receives only a link to the file and downloads it from a third-party resource.
Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, small files are faster and easier to transfer directly, and large files are easier to transfer through third-party services because there is a risk of disconnection. In order to determine which method is right for you, I recommend to read the video above.
