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Transferring very large files between a PC and a Mac can quickly become difficult. Fortunately, a technique based on the local network makes it easy to send data between devices.

Without sufficient flash media to transfer large files, it can become problematic to exchange files between PC and Mac. It is then possible to use file sharing sites, such as Dropbox or WeTransfer, but these very quickly prove to be limited in the weight of your files.

Fortunately, whether on PC or Mac, there is the possibility of sharing certain folders with other users connected to the same network. We detail below the procedure to follow, in one direction then in the other.

Step 1: Go to your Mac's sharing settings.

Press the Apple in the top left, then click System Preferences. Finally select the share icon.

Step 2: Select the File Sharing tab and validate it by checking the notch just to the left.

Step 3: Go to File Sharing options.

In the File Sharing window, press the Options button on the right side of the screen. In the file sharing options, check the two settings available to you. The first, the SMB protocol, allows the sharing of resources on local networks with Windows PCs. As for AFP, it is a protocol linked to computers under MacOS. It works the same way as SMB, but is for Macs.

Also check the Mac account that will be able to share its files. You will be prompted to enter the password associated with the account. Then close the window to return to the Shares screen.

Step 4: Under Shared Folders, tap the + and – to add or remove folders to share.

Step 5: Return to the main System Preferences screen and access the Network related menu. Then take note of your Mac's IP address.

Step 6: Check that your PC is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Mac. Then go to File Explorer. In the address bar, type \\ followed by your Mac's IP address.

Step 7: You will be asked for a username and password. Enter those related to your Mac's session.

Conversely, it is also possible to send files from a PC to a connected computer. The process differs logically from the previous walkthrough, but remains rather easy overall. Of course, both devices must still be on the same Wi-Fi network here.

Step 1: Access the Windows Control Panel and then go to the Network and Internet menu.

Step 2: In the right menus, click View network status and management. Tap Change advanced sharing settings in the left column.

Step 3: Enable Network Discovery and File and Printer Sharing. Save changes.

Step 4: Take note of your PC's IP address.

In the Windows settings, go to Network and Internet then select the Wi-Fi menu. Click on Hardware properties then take note of the IPv4 address.

Step 5: To specify the folders to share, right click on the one of your choice then go to Properties.

Select the Sharing tab then press Share… In the new window, click Share to make this folder available to everyone on the network.

Step 6: On the Mac, open Finder. Click Go in the menu bar at the top, then select Connect to Server.

In the menu that opens, type smb:// followed by your PC's IP address. You will then be asked to enter a username and password. Enter your PC's email address and the password you use to unlock it. Validate this information and you will then have access to shared folders from your PC!