Large File Transfer Like a Boss
Since email restricts the size of attachments, trying to send large files online can be troublesome. Most traditional ways are not worth the effort for the average person. Fortunately nowadays there are easier alternatives that allow you send large files online as easy as 1-2-3. This article will show you one of them that I truly believe is the easiest way,
It’s a free website service, that simply allows you to drag and drop the files you wanted to share and then send a link to whomever you want to send them to. That person clicks the link and is able to transfer that file to their computer. The site doesn’t actually host the files being shared, it simply sets up the connection between both computers with a Peer-to-Peer connection. It really can’t get any easier.
Step #1
Go to the website. It’s called www.justbeamit.com
Step #2
You will see a very simple layout and everything is pretty much self explanatory. The website also gives you guided instructions as well as printed instructions.
Step #3
Drag and Drop the file that you wish to share into the labeled box. If you have multiple files, I would recommend putting them in .ZIP or .RAR file using WinZip or WinRAR.
Step #4
Once you have done that, you will see your file being uploaded and prepared for online sharing. Once this is complete you will see the following screen. Your file will be displayed with its size and a link is created. Simply copy and paste this link and you can send it through an email or Instant Messaging such as Yahoo Messenger. Once the recipient receives your message, all they have to do is click on the link.
Please note, that once the sharing process has started, you must keep this screen open in your web browser until the recipient has downloaded the file. If you or the recipient close your browsers, the download will be terminated. Also, the link is only valid for 10 minutes so at which point if the recipient hasn’t downloaded the file yet, you will have to create a new link. A nice little touch of security.
Step #5
Once the recipient clicks on the link, they should see the following screen. A simple click of the Download button is all that is needed. Once the download is complete, both users can close the session.
And that ladies and gentleman is as easy as it gets.
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