Whenever we work on multiple systems, we prefer sending files over the connection. After all being on the same LAN connection makes our work easier, file transfer is what makes our tasks difficult.

Ethernet ports are usually just relegated to connecting computers to routers to facilitate an internet connection, but they're capable of much more than that.

These are the steps to get started with Nearby sharing to transfers files or share links with other in-range devices. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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