Microsoft wants you to use the cloud, but there are a lot of good options — including trusty old network file sharing and a little-known modern Windows feature. Remember the HomeGroup on Windows 7?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. From time to time, you may need to transfer files between Windows PCs — whether it's to move documents between work computers, share photos ...

Then on your PC, open a browser and type in your router’s IP address and enter the password to enter the settings screen. ・In the router settings, look for a menu called drive storage or file sharing ...

If you have to work on both a Windows PC and a Mac, you probably have to transfer files between the two. Here's how to set up file sharing so you can view select folders on the other desktop over your ...