How to Transfer Files from a Computer to a Computer by Wi-Fi

Today we are going to 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. That’s it. No cords, no USB flash drives. In our advanced world, when there are 2 or more computers in the house, it is very often necessary to connect the 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 this article useful: transferring a large file over the Internet. Simple ways

Every confident user will give you a whole lecture about the many options for transferring files. But this is not for this article. Let’s briefly consider what available ways for the unsophisticated user there are. How to quickly, without bothering with advanced methods, having at your disposal only the Internet and two laptops, to transfer any type and format of file. And which of them is simple and accessible to everyone. So, I will list the most famous ways:

• Home network of 2 or more computers. This method we will consider first of all and in more detail.
• E-mail.
• 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.

Local network between two computers via wi-fi

If you have a crimped patchcord (on the scheme “cross”, to connect computers directly) or in the room installed router, then it is easy to do this. It is enough that computers are connected to the same router. It does not matter whether by cable, or by wi-fi. Or pull a cable from one computer to another. But if it is not possible to do both, there is another solution. Create a wireless network between computers. It is called “computer-to-computer network<“. A local area network is a very useful thing. It allows you to share files, play games.

Since I have already written detailed instructions on the topic of setting up a local network (at the links above), I do not see the point of duplicating this information here. Go ahead and set it up.

E-mail

Probably the oldest and still widely used method of file transfer. All of us have email. Many of us have more than one. Go to your e-mail, click – write a letter, attach a file to a new letter, send it to a friend.

Or save it as a draft for yourself. You can open it on any device, just go to your e-mail. One BUT. There are limitations for attached files. You can send a few photos or abstracts. But videos 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 download your own files from your computer. To do this, you need to have Torrent installed on both PC devices. You upload your file to the distribution. Your friend downloads.

From the pros: no queues for downloading, high speed, the ability to stop downloading, and then continue. On the downside: the program has access to all your programs, dependence of download speed.

Cloud storage

The easiest and safest way to store information with the ability to access it from any device that has access to the network. This is what these applications were created for. So that we don’t have to run from home to office and back with a flash drive. In order to protect us from unexpected loss of stored information (due to a virus or burnt out hard drive).

With the creation of these services, we now have the ability to store photos, documents and other files without cluttering up our computer with megabytes. Have 24-hour access to them from any gadget. And transfer files to other users on the web. This is a convenient and optimal option because it provides reliable protection for your files.

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Ramón

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