It is very common to use different devices in our day to day. For example, use the mobile, the computer, a tablet, etc. This means that we can have files on one computer and that we are interested in sharing them with another. For example, a folder of images that we have on our mobile and we want to see it from the computer. For this we can use different options and we are going to talk about one of them. It is a free application called LANDrop . It is very simple and at the same time very useful.
LANDrop, a program to transfer files
The objective of LANDrop is none other than to allow documents and files to be sent between devices. For example, transfer photos or videos from the mobile to the computer, or vice versa. A way to also create backup copies or free up storage space. It works through the network we are connected to, so you just have to make sure you have your PC and mobile (or the equipment you are going to use) on the same network.
If for example both are connected to the same Wi-Fi, there is no problem. You just have to install the program on both devices and start using it. From there you will be able to access the folder where the different files that we are sharing from one computer to another will be shown.
Its operation is quite fast . Unlike other methods, such as connecting the mobile by cable to the computer or using Bluetooth, we will be able to transfer files very quickly. It is also an alternative to having to use the cloud to exchange folders between devices.
Apart from being very simple, this program is also safe . It uses an encryption algorithm so that a possible intruder cannot see what we are sending. It is also quite intuitive and once you have installed it you will be able to start using it without major problems in the different operating systems.
In fact, one of the positive points of LANDrop is that it precisely works on multiple platforms . It has a version for Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS and Android. You can install it on practically any device you have, such as computers, mobile phones or tablets.
LANDrop is a completely free and open source program. You can check out its code on GitHub .
How to start using it
We are going to explain what steps need to be taken to start using LANDrop on a computer or mobile. It is a simple process, but you will have to do it correctly so that no type of error appears and you can exchange files without problems between computers connected to the same network.
Download and install the app
The first thing you have to do is download the program . You have to go to their website and there select the version that interests you. In my case I have used it to send files between a Windows computer and an Android mobile, so I have downloaded these two versions. It is important that in the case of the mobile you have enabled the ability to install applications of unknown origin, since otherwise you will not be able to use it. As for Windows, you will also have to give permissions to the firewall so that it does not block it.
Once you have done this, you will simply have to open the application on both devices. You must make sure that the two are connected to the same network and you can start exchanging files from one to the other.
send files
At the top right of the app, you’ll see an icon to add files . You can put as many as you want. An explorer will open to go to the path you want within the memory and select the corresponding files there. It is an intuitive process and it is the same in the different operating systems where you install it.
Automatically, once you have added the files, they will appear indicated and the corresponding amount. If it’s just a file, one will appear; if there are five, then five. In the Devices section you will see the different devices that are connected to the network and that can use LANDrop to exchange data. If you click there you will see the computer or device you are going to use.
To send files you simply have to select the corresponding device and the process automatically begins. On the other device, which in this case would be the computer if we are going to send files from the mobile, a dialog box will appear to accept the transfer and it will arrive quickly.
storage folder
These files will be incorporated into a folder that you can see on your computer, as well as on any device where you are using it. Everything you send will arrive there and you can transfer it to other folders, devices or simply edit or delete the documents. It is a quick exchange, as if you were transferring something from a flash drive to the computer.
The idea of this app is to drop and send . The process is quick and once you drag the files from the corresponding device, you can easily send them to the other and receive them without much delay. Logically, the process will take more or less depending on the size, since a text file is not the same as a folder containing several movies.
From the mobile application you can also click on Files , where the files that have been sent to that device will appear. In addition, if you click on Sending , the different transfers that have been made to send files will appear, while in Receiving , those that have been received will appear.
In the case of the computer, an icon will appear on the taskbar. There you can click with the second mouse button and the different options will be displayed. For example, you can click on Send files and a new window will open where you simply have to drag the documents you want. You can also click browse and go to the path you want and search for the files there.
Conclusions
Therefore, in conclusion we can say that LANDrop is a very useful program that is used to send files between devices connected to the same network. A good option to be able to share documents without the need to use cables, since everything is very intuitive and fast.
To use it you will not have to do more than install it on the devices where you are going to use it and make sure that they are connected . From there you will simply have to add files, send and accept from the other computer. Everything you send will be saved in its corresponding folder.
Compared to other alternatives, we can say that it is a very agile application, very simple to use and really fast in terms of transfers. In addition, the fact that it is open source means that it has more guarantees in terms of security and privacy.