2007-06-11 02:59:58 · 7 answers · asked by blauhimmel 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Fastest: Using UTP (network, ethernet) cable. This require some network setup and creating shared folders etc.
Simplest: If files are smaller than 1 MB, you can use floppy drive. If files are smaller than 4 GB you can burn a DVD.
Expensive: Using an external storage unit. For small files use USB stick. For larger files external USB hard disk...
If files are important, I would burn a CD or DVD, after the transfer you can keep it as backup.
2007-06-11 03:08:31 · answer #1 · answered by rexxyellocat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is just files there are a number of ways
First of all you may want to compress the files in one envelope so to say so that you only have to one or a number of transfers not a great amount of transfers
try winzip or winrar to compresss
then uncompress on laptop number 2
http://www.download.com/WinZip/3000-2250_4-10665474.html?tag=lst-0-2
http://www.download.com/WinRAR/3000-2250_4-10690736.html?tag=lst-0-2
You can use a usb flash drive is the files will fit on it
you can burn a cd or dvd if both support the format
you can transfer over a router ( i they are both hooked up to a router - cables or wireless)
simply have two messenger accounts to same type
- msn messenger
- skype
- yahoo messenger etc
have to use same service on both
sign into both accounts on the two computers
transfer files from one to another
- the messenger service will connect over the internet but will ttransfer locally over the router - at very high speeds
you can do it manually but this is easier
2007-06-11 03:24:08 · answer #2 · answered by billys_office 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheap and unlimited data transfer would be with a cross-over ethernet cable. No need of hub or router, just plug-in in the ethernet port on both computers and you will go as fast as your ethernet adapter allows (usually 10/100 ethernet)
Other options would be USB flash drive.
I would use direct connect with wireless or infrared as the last option. They are harder to configure.
2007-06-11 03:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by Manny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are many options -
1. u could enable bluetooth in both the laptops if they have it and transfer thru that .
2. u can use a pen drive and tranfer data acc to the size of the pendrive
3.thru WLAN , enabled in both the laptops
4. or thru the internet .
or maybe thru any other physical media like cd , dvd, memory card ...etc.
2007-06-11 03:11:51 · answer #4 · answered by arunace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best method would be to use a "hub". Connect the two machines together via the hub, set up a home network, and then you can transfer anything you like. Or you can use CD's or thumb drives, etc.
2007-06-11 03:04:32 · answer #5 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enable WLAN on both Laptops.
Then you will find available wireless network in range .
Few steps for setting up you WLAN. ( guidelines available as per MS policy ).
You will be able to view another laptop in Network.
2007-06-11 03:03:43 · answer #6 · answered by rahul_gvli 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What types of files are you taking about? I would get a jumb drive and just plug it into the USB port(s).
2007-06-11 03:09:24 · answer #7 · answered by cbgrace71 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if ur laptop and the other got blutooth u can do it via bluetooth but u can burn a cd then transfer it on another pc
2007-06-11 03:18:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋