Transfer Files Hd To Hd

I have a desktop computer and want to transfer files to a laptop
Should I just put everything on a jump drive then move download the drive to the laptop
OR
can I set up some wire from desktop and drag/drop to laptop?
if so, how would I do that?

 

If they both connect to your network, you can setup sharing and drag and drop or copy and paste that way. But sharing introduces security issues.

If not talking too many files, I would just use a thumb/USB drive to move them.

 

Good point. In fact, it is probably best to just plan on keeping all copies. One backup is not enough.

 

Exactly what I told my 72-year old friend. And she's not lost a single file.

 

good advice...hard lesson to learn!
yeah, I totaly spaced, got excited about having a "new to me" laptop to use for docs only that I forgot I also back everything up on an external drive!
same reasoning...my HD gets fried, It will not be good
#headingtoarea51

 

#headingtoarea51......................

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View from top of the 3-story I'm working on. Been resized 50% twice to be able to use it here.;