The newest version of Apple’s built-in AirDrop technology requires late-model Macs running OS X Yosemite and devices running at least iOS 7 to directly share files between computer and gadget. But if you use a Window PC with an Android or iOS phone, you have other ways to move files between machines. Note that some apps may work better than others on certain platforms, and keep the security of your devices in mind when using any file-transfer method, especially one that does not connect your two devices directly. SHAREit, a free program by the computer maker Lenovo, allows Windows, Windows Phone, Android and iOS systems to transfer files by connecting directly to each other with their Wi-Fi radios. More information and download links for the program are at shareitnow.businesscatalyst. Another option, Filedrop, lets you use a Wi-Fi connection to transfer files between Windows and Mac computers, and Android and iOS devices. You can download and try out the software and mobile apps at filedropme. AirDroid, airdroid, is an app that lets you manage the contents of your Android phone with your computer’s browser. In addition to third-party transfer apps, cloud-storage services like Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive can also share files between computers and mobile devices with a little detour through the cloud.
Posted on: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 22:44:38 +0000
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