I have two computers with Windows 10. Preferably the simplest option, so that at the other end people with minimal IT competence can figure it out
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If all computers are on local network you can use warpinator.
Syncthing or rsync?
Syncthing is not a good solution for a one time transfer. It is likely slower as the other solutions here.
The easiest I’ve ever used is https://localsend.org/
Very simple, just open it on both computers, select the file and click the other computer.
Syncthing, Resilio Sync, or one of those browser based p2p file sends e.g. https://file.pizza or similar.
If both p2p ends know how to use torrents then creating a simple torrent to share to the other peer would work fine. But that requires slightly more IT competence especially if someone needs to open a port forward (ideally you would make sure you have your own port forwarded so the other party doesn’t have to worry about this).
If you’re doing this more than once it might be worth setting up a simple server e.g. HFS is a nice open source/free HTTP file server, been a while since I used it but it still seems to be active https://www.rejetto.com/hfs/
File Pizza looks fun!
Syncthing.
As a long-time user, not at all simple.
Yeah it’s like the least intuitive software ever honestly.
Might as well just use rsync at that point haha.
2p2? P2P?
To peer, or not to peer. That is the question.
ToffeeShare https://toffeeshare.com/
What about a torrent? You’ll have to encrypt with 7zip or something to keep it secure, but that and qbitorrent will do the trick.
Qbittorrent or Rutorrent has some kind of extension to allow single private file sharing
Or can a private magnet link accomplish this?
Idk but I wouldn’t risk it when it’s easy to encrypt stuff. Good security is done in layers.
while I was looking for ways I came across a list of public announcers https://github.com/ngosang/trackerslist
Syncthing? Never used it on Windows but they do have a client so it should work. That’s the simplest I can think of.
Works fine on windows, I keep many phones and desktops /laptops syncing with about 100gb of data.
OK I’ll try
Also, you want SyncTrayzor for Windows - it installs Syncthing and gives you a tray tool to manage it.
Cool, very useful program
if they have minimal capacity for installing/configuring/using software, then sending a USB drive via the postal service should be a strong contender
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Maybe https://snapdrop.net/
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file.pizza if this is a one off or rare occurrence. If you’re doing this regularly, there are better options, provided the person at the “source” computer is competent. A significant question is whether or not these computers are on the same network. I would recommend running a HTTP server if you don’t care about privacy, HTTPS if you do. There’s no need to buy an SSL certificate, self-signed is more than adequate for this purpose.
It’s more complicated to set up, but the advantage is that when you’re done you can send the receiving party a link they can open in any web browser, no hassle.
Or use LetsEncrypt it’s free to get an SSL certificate.
If the machines are on the same network, try LocalSend
If the machines are in the same building a USB stick is the simplest option :D
Not always if you have a gigabit connection
That’s better, but is it simpler?
Yes
