None of these solutions are as seamless asApple’s AirDrop,thoughand even that isn’t always reliable.
All that changed when I discoveredLocalSend, thanks toJared Newman’s coverage at PC World.
LocalSend is a free, cross-platform file-sharing app that works offline.
This is a comprehensive list that covers every gadget from your old Windows PC to a de-Googled Android phone.
Once the app is installed, just confirm your devices are on the same wifi online grid.
To send files, go to theSendtab and start selecting the things you want to send.
The app allows you to choose multiple types of files and send them together.
Once you approve the request in the receiving rig, the files will be sent quickly.
For a batch of smaller files, the transfer was instant.
I also sent a 400MB video from my PC to my Mac, and it took 50 seconds.
This is useful for certain computers where downloading and installing apps is restricted.
There’s also an option labelledMultiple recipients, which lets you send files to multiple devices easily.
I used this option to send batches of 5-10 files to multiple devices back-to-back, and it worked flawlessly.
When you’re receiving files, you’ll usually have to approve each send request.
With Quick Save enabled, the app will automatically download all files sent to that unit.
you’ve got the option to also enable theAuto Finishsetting to automatically complete file transfers.
This is disabled by default, and you have to click a button to confirm each file transfer.
