Where to Start?

Want to share files and other data with another computer. There are many ways this can be accomplished. The simplest way adopted for this is connecting 2 computers with the help of cables. Regular Ethernet cables can’t be used for such purpose as it requires two if the cables inside the Ethernet cable to be switched around. If you want to do the ask for a crossover Ethernet cable. It had the correct changes to connect two computers directly. This also happens to be the fastest connection between two computers.

The other way to connect the two computers is wireless. There are many apps that accomplish this. Some of them include X-plorer file manager, team viewer, desk dock send anywhere and even cloud storage such as Google Drive or iCloud. Below is the tabs are the instructions on each of the listed wireless file sharing apps as well add the wired instructions. If you have any comments don’t forget to comment!

Steps to Connection

Step 1: Plug Ethernet cable
Plug one end of Ethernet cable into the first PC and repeat the same procedure for the second computer. The connecting LEDs on both network card should flash green.

Step 2: Log into one of the computers

Windows: Go to the Start menu. Type ‘Network and Sharing Center’ in the search bar. Click on ‘Network and Sharing Center’ as soon it appears in the search results.

Mac: Goto Applications, settings then network and click on Ethernet.

Step 3: Select multiple networks or unidentified network
Select and open the icon named “Unidentified network” from the network map at the top of the Network and Sharing Center window. This icon may display as “Multiple networks” if you have more than one network. For Window 8, click on change advanced sharing settings situated left side of the list.

Step 4: Turn on network discovery and file sharing
Click on the message that prompts you to change the network discovery and file sharing settings, then click on the option “Turn on network discovery and file sharing”.

Step 5: Provide with ‘Administrator’s Password’
Type the administrator password for the computer if prompted to do so and press Enter after doing it. By doing this both computers would be displayed in Network and Sharing center window. This will enable you to make changes on both of the computers at the same time.

Now you are all set to use both of your PC’s at the same time. You can access files by double-clicking the icon of the computer which you want to work with. As always ask your questions in the comments! Thanks