I have a research project to do and I need my laptop to use WI-FI. I have to go somewhere else to access the internet. Then, when I got home, I would transfer the saved data to my desktop to print.
You could go out and buy data migration software, but that can be rather expensive. If you're just looking to transfer a few files back and forth, you could always set up an ad-hoc network by running a LAN cable from your laptop to your desktop.
Yes, but you need a USB crossover cable and a software package that can transfer the files. I've done it before but I can't remember the manufacturer we used. The problem with a regular USB cable is that one end is male, the other female, so you need a cable with two female ends (or two male ends? I dunno).
I think I tried that once and you need to be networked to do that so a simple cable won't do. You'll have to transfer it manually so a simple USB storage device will do the trick. Or e-mail the info to yourself from the Wi-fi location. And then open at home, assuming you're on email on the home compooter. Or go down the evolutionary scale, CD-R/RW down to good old floppy disks to transfer the info. Rgds. Graham F
no, you will need a crossover usb/ethernet cable. I would suggest getting a thumb/flash drive. its a usb device that acts like a drive where you can store files and such
