TNN, Oct 17, 2010, 08.24am IST
To share data between two laptops you can use a regular SD memory card if there is an internal memory slot
NEW DELHI: There are often situations when you want to share files on your PC with friends, family or colleagues.
You may know the traditional ways of attaching them to emails, or uploading them to a filesharing website. More complex ways like ad-hoc wireless connections exist too, but what if you just can't be bothered?
What if you need a way to share files without going through multiple steps? Whether the person you want to share the files with is sitting right across from you or halfway around the world, these are a few quick and easy ways you can share files.
The SD card method
To share data between two laptops you can use a regular SD memory card if there is an internal memory slot. This should be preferred over using a USB flash drive if you're not too sure that the other machine is completely virus/malware free.
Copy the data onto the SD card and lock it using the little slider on the side of the card before inserting it into the other laptop. This will prevent any new data from being written (therefore, will prevent any inadvertent infections).
Kkloud sharing (www.kkloud.com)
Probably the easiest and quickest way to share a few small files with multiple users is to use the free online service Kkloud. Just open the website, create a share name and upload the files; no sign-in is required.
Next, all you have to do is to give the share name to anyone you want to share those files with. To access the files, they just have to enter in the share name on the website. The files remain available for sharing as long as you keep your browser window open.
Dushare (www.dushare.com)
Dushare is different from browser-based files sharing sites like Yousendit and Hotshare because it doesn't involve uploading of files. Therefore, there is no waiting involved; it allows direct, encrypted P2P (peer to peer) sharing.
Once you select the file to share, it gives you a URL to share with the other person to initiate the direct transfer from your PC to theirs. While the file transfers, you can also chat with the person you're sharing the file with, right in the Dushare window. No sign-in is required.
Dropbox (www.dropbox.com)
A little more complicated than the others, but Dropbox also offers a lot of features. Rather than just share, you can sync complete folders with multiple users by downloading the Dropbox application on your Windows, Linux or Mac machine.
Any changes, additions you make in the Dropbox folder on your PC will instantly be reflected in the folders of others, as long as they are connected to the Internet. A big advantage of Dropbox is that you can also use it to share files from your mobile phone (apps available for iPhone/iPod Touch, Android & Blackberry) or iPad.
You may know the traditional ways of attaching them to emails, or uploading them to a filesharing website. More complex ways like ad-hoc wireless connections exist too, but what if you just can't be bothered?
What if you need a way to share files without going through multiple steps? Whether the person you want to share the files with is sitting right across from you or halfway around the world, these are a few quick and easy ways you can share files.
The SD card method
To share data between two laptops you can use a regular SD memory card if there is an internal memory slot. This should be preferred over using a USB flash drive if you're not too sure that the other machine is completely virus/malware free.
Copy the data onto the SD card and lock it using the little slider on the side of the card before inserting it into the other laptop. This will prevent any new data from being written (therefore, will prevent any inadvertent infections).
Kkloud sharing (www.kkloud.com)
Probably the easiest and quickest way to share a few small files with multiple users is to use the free online service Kkloud. Just open the website, create a share name and upload the files; no sign-in is required.
Next, all you have to do is to give the share name to anyone you want to share those files with. To access the files, they just have to enter in the share name on the website. The files remain available for sharing as long as you keep your browser window open.
Dushare (www.dushare.com)
Dushare is different from browser-based files sharing sites like Yousendit and Hotshare because it doesn't involve uploading of files. Therefore, there is no waiting involved; it allows direct, encrypted P2P (peer to peer) sharing.
Once you select the file to share, it gives you a URL to share with the other person to initiate the direct transfer from your PC to theirs. While the file transfers, you can also chat with the person you're sharing the file with, right in the Dushare window. No sign-in is required.
Dropbox (www.dropbox.com)
A little more complicated than the others, but Dropbox also offers a lot of features. Rather than just share, you can sync complete folders with multiple users by downloading the Dropbox application on your Windows, Linux or Mac machine.
Any changes, additions you make in the Dropbox folder on your PC will instantly be reflected in the folders of others, as long as they are connected to the Internet. A big advantage of Dropbox is that you can also use it to share files from your mobile phone (apps available for iPhone/iPod Touch, Android & Blackberry) or iPad.
Read more: 4 Ways to quickly share your files - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/personal-tech/computing/4-Ways-to-quickly-share-your-files/articleshow/6754079.cms#ixzz12uUviRRr
