How to transfer files between computers on the same online grid?
If you have such a need, you come to the right place.
This post fromMiniTooloffers a step-by-step tutorial to do that in five different ways.
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Nowadays, its common for you to use two computers in life and work.
But its inconvenient and time-consuming.
you might directly transfer files between computers on the same online grid.

This post provides 5 ways for you.
When you have two computers, how to sync files from one computer to another computer?
This post will give you 5 useful solutions to solve it.

Way 1: Via web link Share
Windows 11/10 has a feature calledNearby Sharing.
It allows you to transfer files between computers on the same online grid.
Before starting the following steps, double-check your Windows version is Windows 10 1803 or later.

Press theWindows+Ikeys together to openSettings.
Go toSystem>Shared Experiences, and turn onNearby sharingunderShare across devices.
hit the drop-down menu to chooseEveryone nearby.

Repeat the steps on another PC.
On the source computer, find and right-nudge the file to chooseShare.
grab the PC you want to transfer the file.
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A notification will appear on another computer.
Here are the steps:
Step 1.
TypeControl Panelin theSearchbox to open it.

Go toNetwork and Internet>connection and Sharing Center>Change advanced sharing prefs.
Step 3. you better turn on file sharing under Private, Public, and All networks.
Private
internet discovery: CheckTurn on internet discoveryand also checkTurn on automatic setup of internet-connected devices.

File and printer sharing: CheckTurn on file and printer sharing.
Guest or Public (current profile)
CheckTurn on file and printer sharingunderNetwork discoveryandFile and printer sharing.
All Networks
Turn on public file sharing and turn off password-protected sharing.

Right-nudge the folder you want to transfer to chooseGive access.
Then, selectSpecific people…. ChooseEveryonefrom the expanded menu, and click clickAddto confirm.
SelectEveryoneand set permissions toRead/Write.
Now you’re able to copy the shared link and paste it on another devices File Explorer.
If you have a Microsoft account, it’s possible for you to use OneDrive to do that.
you could sign in to your Microsoft account on both computers at the same time to transfer files.
OneDrive allows you to sync files to the cloud.
This post tells you how to schedule a weekly backup to OneDrive.
Here are the steps:
1.
Right-poke the file you want to transfer and selectShare.
Enter the email address and clickSendto send off the file.
How about Windows 7 and Windows 8?
Now, lets see how to transfer files between computers on the same online grid with MiniTool ShadowMaker.
Download and install MiniTool ShadowMaker.
MiniTool ShadowMaker TrialClick to Download100%Clean & Safe
Step 2.
LaunchMiniTool ShadowMakerand clickKeep Trialto continue.
Step 3.Go to theBackuppage and click theSOURCEmodule.
ChooseFolders and Files, then choose the files you want to transfer and clickOKto keep your selection.
Step 4.Click theDESTINATIONmodule to continue.
MiniTool ShadowMaker allows you to back up your setup in multiple places.
Just go to theSharedtab.
pop in the folders path, user name, and password.
ClickBack Up Nowto start the process or clickBack Up Laterto delay the backup.
And you’re able to restart the delayed backup task in theManagewindow.
If you gotta do that, you’re able to refer to this post.