~/Quick Ways to Send Files to Friends

Mar 15, 2023


Email Attachments

You can send files by attaching them to an email. Most email providers have a file size limit, usually around 25MB.

Cloud Storage Links

Upload files to a cloud service like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, then share the link.

Peer to Peer Apps

Use peer-to-peer tools like Send Anywhere or Snapdrop for quick transfers without creating accounts.

Messaging Apps

Send files over messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal, noting file size limits.

USB Drives

Transfer large files directly with a USB drive when physically near your friend.

Command Line

Use command line tools like scp for secure transfers over the internet.

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scp myfile.txt user@remotehost:/path

Choose a method based on file size, privacy, and convenience.

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