So, Snapdrop is a little less useful if youre trying to send files around your own computersat least, if they arent in the same roombut its incredibly helpful if you need to send files to a friend or family member. I couldnt get Snapdrop to work on iOSeven in Safaribut had no issues on macOS, Windows, or Android.) Advertisement Screenshot: David Murphy The only downside of Snapdrop is that someone over at the receiving computer has to manually click a prompt to receive sent files. Nevertheless, if you open the website on different com puters or mobile devices (connected to the same network, of course), youll be able to drag-and-drop files from one to the other. Advertisement Use Snapdrop to send files without installing anything The web-based tool Snapdrop looks a lot like AirDrop for your browserand Im surprised Apple hasnt tried to sue it into oblivion.
Not only will these file sync to the cloud, so you can access them anywhere from good ol dropbox dot com, but theyll also sync with any system that also has the Dropbox app installed. GO Media may get a commission Kids Ultra Stretch Denim Slim Fit Pants Buy for 15 from Uniqlo Screenshot: David Murphy Shared folders arent as elegant as an AirDrop or a Near Share transfer, but they get the job done.Īpple, as much as it enjoys its walled gardens, actually has pretty good instructions for setting up both macOS-to-Windows share folders and Windows-to-macOS share folders (for lack of a better way to describe them).Īdvertisement Just get Dropbox If you dont want to mess with setting up shared folders, and want to have an easy way to transfer smaller fileslike images or documentsbetween your macOS and Windows systems, give Dropbox a try.Īdvertisement Screenshot: David Murphy Install the desktop Dropbox app, and youll get a handy little Dropbox folder that you can stash any and all files into (so long as you dont blow past Dropboxs 2GB limit for free users). You can also share multiple folders at once, if you dont want to mess with however it is you currently organize files on your desktop or laptop. You can set up a shared folder on one system as a general dumping ground for files, or you can create a shared folder on each of your systems for more flexibility. Thankfully, you have a few options for getting your many platforms to play nicely with one anotherat least as far as your files go. Near Share doesnt work with macOS, Android, or iOS (for now), and AirDrop doesnt work with anything Microsoft touches.
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