I want to connect my laptop directly to my deskin order to transfer files. I have a Hewlett Packard laptop and a Dell desktop.
Six answers:
mapleleafydude
2006-10-03 18:13:46 UTC
Try using an USB cable(I have my externa; HD connected to my PC but never tried connecting 2 laptops so i am not sure if it will work) or better yet create a home network and add both the laptops in it. So by going to 'network places' in both of ur laptop you will be able to access the other ones.
2006-10-04 01:15:57 UTC
1. Use tcpip and file & print sharing over a network cable with a hub/router in between. If you have a cable or dsl modem and router, you are 90% of the way there.
2. Use netbios and computer connector over the parallel ports (printer port) using a reverse pin parallel port cable.
3. Get a large and fast USB thumb drive.
2006-10-04 01:25:49 UTC
Set up a shared network by going to My Network Places and click Add Network Place.
Skypilot49
2006-10-04 01:15:30 UTC
It's not easy to do anymore since computers don't come with a serial port. Do you have a network? If you do, just make the folder you want to get stuff from - "shared."
tempted_not_crazy
2006-10-04 03:55:45 UTC
plug a RJ45 from your laptop to your desktop
helpdesk916 ♦♣♠♥
2006-10-04 01:15:27 UTC
You can network your PC or just email it yourself ... (",)