USB transfer cable alternative software

Hey guys,

I just recently bought a Belkin USB easy transfer cable ( http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Easy-Transfer-Cable-Windows/dp/B002PAR0AQ).

I've used it for a few transfers, but it is incredibly annoying to use the Windows easy transfer wizard every time I need to transfer something (usu. small) from my old computer to my new computer. (b/c it needs to scan the entire computer every time which takes a good while)

Is there an alternative software or utility that you are aware of or can find that would allow direct transferring more easily (like copy pasting files).

I don't see why you shouldn't be able to transfer files to another computer like you do with an external drive.

Thank you, and I'd very much appreciate the help.

-Dhruv

 

Wow! There are real weird things being sold.
Under Linux I just use an rsync script (or grsync if GUI is preferred) to keep my computers and external discs synced. I'm sure there are similar softwares available for Windows. I know the good old Norton Commander could do that, but I guess it's somehow considered to be outdated nowadays.

 

The alternative is called a network. If your computers are already on the same wireless LAN then you can share files between each other.

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