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418842 2006-01-06 23:07:00 Whats the easiest way to connect my laptop to my desktop comp to transfer files.

Thanks

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Capt.Hook (5586)
418843 2006-01-06 23:26:00 If both the laptop and desktop have NIC's (network interface cards), then a simple crossover cable between the two will do the job nicely. Pete O'Neil (6584)
418844 2006-01-07 05:44:00 Large USB memory stick .. seems to be the easist to explain to people. As an added bonus, they might even backup important files to it. gibler (49)
418845 2006-01-08 09:53:00 Thanks guys...

Where would I find if they have these NIC cards onboard..
Laptop....ME,
D/Top..XP

At present I use a flash drive, but to much double handling. Ideally I'd like to turn the laptop into an extra hard drive, just by plugging it into my d/top comp. The laptop is used solely to store photos I take.

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Capt.Hook (5586)
418846 2006-01-08 09:56:00 If the laptop has a NIC it will have a connector similar (but 2 pins wider) than the modem connection.

Same for the desktop, but a NIC card for a desktop is anly about $25 from Dick Smith anyway.
godfather (25)
418847 2006-01-08 10:17:00 Thanks GF....will have a look.


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