When it comes to sharing files between different computers, we have several ways of doing it. Traditionally, it was necessary to use a physical storage system, from floppy disks, to CDs or DVDs through a pendrive or hard disk. But since the Internet came into our lives, we no longer need any of these utensils. Now you can send and receive files over a LAN connection or from the cloud quickly and easily.
For this we can use different tools that we can use both personally and professionally. With them it will be possible to share files and folders either within the same LAN network or using cloud storage systems depending on our tastes and needs.
LAN file sharing programs
When it comes to sharing and transferring files, we can do it easily between two computers connected to the same LAN network without there being a server where the data is stored. For this we can use one of the following free programs.
Send Anywhere, exchange files with peer-to-peer connections
It is software developed to help us share and transfer files and folders between devices connected to a network, through peer-to-peer connections, so it does not depend on the server’s data storage. It is quite simple to handle and does not require registration or login, which guarantees our privacy.
For its use, we only have to load the file or folder that we want to transfer either from the file explorer or by dragging and dropping. It has two main functions. One is “Send” which generates a six-digit password that we must share with the recipient and that is only valid for 10 minutes. It also has the option “Save 24 hours”, to have the file available for longer. As a negative aspect, note that we need to be connected to the Internet and that it has advertising in the application.
Send Anywhere is completely multiplatform and we can download it for free from its website .
ZeroNet, transfer files without a server in between
Undoubtedly one of the most interesting and simple ways to share files within the same network, in the event that we have several computers connected. It does not require configuration and we simply have to add the files we want to share. Later we only have to copy the link of each one to be able to share them.
ZeroNet works as a decentralized network that ensures that the information is transmitted directly between the different users without the need for a hosted server in between. Through the application that we install on our computer, a server is created that acts locally to share files. Its interface is extremely simple to handle and also quite intuitive.
If we want to share files between computers with ZeroNet, just download it for free from this link .
Dukto, send files between computers regardless of the operating system
We are now talking about a multiplatform program that will allow us to send and receive files between several computers, regardless of the operating system that each one uses. It will only be necessary to choose the device to which we want to send the files and they will be transferred in a matter of seconds.
It is a simple one to use and that will allow us to transfer files of any size, which, although it can be very useful, is a bit short in terms of options. It does not allow to be minimized in the system tray so it has to be executed in the foreground nor does it work when we start our computer.
Dukto is completely free software that we can download from here.
D-LAN, share data within the same local area
It is completely free software with which you can share files on the LAN, being able to exchange a large amount of data within the same local area network environment. Once we start D-LAN, we will see the other people connected and it has a shared use that works automatically without requiring any special configuration.
D-LAN performs distributed transfers in order to increase performance and reliability, being able to perform quick indexed searches between devices. We can manage the download queue, including adding, deleting or reordering files. It can also be run without a graphical interface and can be controlled remotely. Of course, we must know that at the moment it is a beta version intended for testing purposes.
If we want to try D-LAN for file sharing, we can download it for free from the developer’s website.
ToffeeShare, web application to transfer files over the network
In this case we are talking about a completely free web application that will allow us to send files in an unlimited way through the network. All the files and folders that we send do not go through any server, but go directly from the user who sends it to the one who receives it in a completely encrypted way, without any type of intermediaries.
As it is a purely online tool, it will not be necessary to install any type of software on the computer, neither by the sender nor the receiver. It will only be necessary to upload the file and share the link that you create. We even have buttons to share directly by e-mail, Facebook and WhatsApp. The application only has one limitation and that is that we can only send one file at a time.
To start using ToffeeShare, simply access its website .
Cloud file sharing programs
When it comes to sharing files, we can also use cloud-based programs. In some cases we have space limitations for free, but change also offers us the possibility of keeping them stored on its servers without a time limit to be able to access them from any device.
WeTransfer, share up to 2 Gb of files for free
It is a very popular application which is responsible for sharing and transferring files through the cloud. It offers us its services for free, although with a limit of 2 Gb. In the event that we want to share any file or folder that exceeds that capacity, it will be necessary to make a monthly subscription.
One of its great advantages is that it does not require creating an account either for the sender or the receiver, avoiding the always cumbersome steps of registering. To carry out file transfers we have two options, either through the recipient’s email or by uploading the file and using the link that it generates for direct download.
If we want to use WeTransfer to send files through the cloud for free, just access its website by clicking on this link.
Google Drive, the most popular cloud allows file sharing
Microsoft‘s cloud storage system is one of the most popular, which allows us to share files such as documents, spreadsheets or presentations and have them available on any device as long as it is connected to the same email account. It offers us 15 Gb of storage for free.
For this we will only have to select the file to share and add the name or email of the people with whom we want to share the file, also choosing the activity for each one, giving the option that they can only see it or that they can also do it. comment or edit. To be able to share files through Google Drive, it will only be necessary to have an email account in Gmail.
Try using Google Drive to share files by clicking here .
Dropbox, transfer and store files in the cloud
Another of the most popular and used cloud storage services is Dropbox. With it we can both store and share files. For this, it will only be necessary to have an account that we can create with our Gmail email and we will have 2 Gb of space completely free. It is also possible to acquire more space by paying a monthly or annual fee and thus share all the files we need.
This tool also has a computer application so that the changes we make are updated and synchronized automatically, as long as we have an Internet connection. To transfer files we can use the Share button or generate a link with which to share the files.
To access Dropbox, just click on this link.
