If you have files on your Android phone that you want to download onto your Windows 11 PC (or upload from your computer to your phone) but you don’t have a USB cable handy, sharing over Bluetooth is a ...

If you have ever fumbled with USB drives or emailed files just to send something to a PC next to you, Nearby Sharing can make ...

If the Bluetooth File Transfer wizard displays a message stating This Bluetooth device or computer cannot process files of this type when you try to transfer any file type from your mobile ...

On Windows 11, "Nearby sharing" is a feature that allows you to transfer documents, pictures, and other files as well as links to other compatible devices that are near each other using a combination ...

Essentially, by using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, the Nearby sharing feature in Windows 11/10 allows PC users to share documents, photos, links to websites, and more with nearby devices. By default, Nearby ...

To transfer files from Android to Windows PC, use a USB cable for fast, direct transfers or Bluetooth for small files, though it’s slower. Cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive) lets you upload ...

Google is bringing Android's "Nearby Share" feature to the desktop with a new Windows app. Google says the new program will make sharing between Windows and Android easier, letting you send files over ...

Android's Bluetooth file sharing is being rebranded as Quick Share, creating a unified wireless file sharing experience for Android smartphones, Chromebooks, and Windows PCs starting in February. The ...

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?

The latest Windows Insider build lets users easily pair a new Android or iOS device via the Start menu’s Phone Link pane. The pane, which displays a connected Android phone’s battery level and handy ...