YOGYAKARTA – Do you want to send files from Mac to Windows or vice versa? There are several ways you can try. In fact, there are programs built into Windows and Mac that you can use to transmit data.

Alternatively, you can also try a third-party program. And below, the VOI team has listed some easy ways to transfer files from Mac to Windows. Want to know? Just look at the following description, yes.

Set Up File Sharing on Mac

In order to share files from a Mac laptop to a Windows PC, there are a few settings you need to enable. Obviously, you need to give permission for your Mac to share or receive files. Follow these steps to do this:

1. Click the Apple icon located in the upper left corner of the screen2. Click the System Preferences menu, then select the Sharing3 menu. Next, fill in the checkboxes next to the File Sharing menu on the left. Click the Options button 5. In the new window that appears on the screen, fill in the check box next to the Share files and folders using SMB6 menu. In the information box located under Windows File Sharing, enter the name of the destination Windows device. Finally, click the Done button.

Once you have done the six steps above, the laptop screen will return to display the Windows Sharing menu. After that, you need to select the files or folders that you want to send to your Windows laptop.

Click the '+' or '-' button located under Shared Folders and Shared Users to customize the file and destination device. And with the above method, file transfers can be done more easily without the help of a flash. Provided both devices are connected in one Wi-Fi network.

How to Send Files from Windows Laptop to Mac

Now that you know how to send files from Mac to Windows, it's time for the next tutorial. Namely sending files from Windows to Mac.

Before starting, make sure the Network Discovery feature is on first. To enable the Network Discovery feature, do the following: go to Settings, select the Network & Internet menu.

In the menu bar located on the left, click Ethernet or Wi-Fi, then click Change advanced sharing options located under Related.

Click the Private Network menu and then fill in the checkboxes next to Turn on Network Discovery and Turn on File and Printer Sharing. Finally, click the Save Changes button.

To share a folder, right-click on the folder and select Properties > Sharing > Network File and Folder Sharing > Share.

Well, that's how to transfer files from Mac to Windows or vice versa. Hopefully the above explanation can facilitate your daily productive activities.


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