Im getting a new laptop soon and of course would like to transfer my files. I was originally going to use a harddrive, but then I saw data transfer cables are also an option. Im considering using the data transfer cable instead but would like to know if its reliable, how it works, and which is the best one. Thanks!
They aren’t really necessary. Just set up file sharing on your old computer and copy the files ovee your local network. WiFi should be fine, but plugging both computers to your router with a cheap Ethernet cord will be faster.
So instead of using a data transfer cable, he should just use a cable to transfer his data (Ethernet)?..
Except your solution requires two cables, and is limited by your Internet speed, lmao.
To be fair it is limited by the router’s capabilities and the two PC NIC capabilities, not his actual internet speed.
For example let’s say hee has a 50 mbps connection but a router + PCs that have 1 gbps ports. He will transfer with 1 gbps (or he will be bottlenecked by the hdd speeds)
Many newer devices have an auto crossover network card, so manually setting the connection speed and IP would eliminate the cost of a router.