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You're struggling with Windows 10 and macOS compatibility. How can you ensure seamless file sharing?

Struggling with Windows 10 and macOS compatibility? Here’s how you can ensure seamless file sharing between these operating systems:

  • Use cloud services: Platforms like Google Drive or Dropbox allow easy access and sharing across different OS.

  • Enable SMB (Server Message Block): This protocol lets you share files directly between Windows and macOS.

  • Utilize cross-platform apps: Tools like Resilio Sync provide direct file transfer without relying on cloud storage.

How do you manage file sharing across different operating systems? Share your thoughts.

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You're struggling with Windows 10 and macOS compatibility. How can you ensure seamless file sharing?

Struggling with Windows 10 and macOS compatibility? Here’s how you can ensure seamless file sharing between these operating systems:

  • Use cloud services: Platforms like Google Drive or Dropbox allow easy access and sharing across different OS.

  • Enable SMB (Server Message Block): This protocol lets you share files directly between Windows and macOS.

  • Utilize cross-platform apps: Tools like Resilio Sync provide direct file transfer without relying on cloud storage.

How do you manage file sharing across different operating systems? Share your thoughts.

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    Yusuf Usman

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    To enable SMB (Server Message Block) for seamless file sharing between Windows and macOS, start by configuring SMB sharing on both systems. On Windows, go to Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off, then enable SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support if needed. On macOS, navigate to System Preferences > Sharing, and check File Sharing. Click Options, select Share files and folders using SMB, and choose the relevant user accounts. Once enabled, you can access shared files by entering the network path (\\[IP address or hostname]) in Windows File Explorer or macOS Finder.

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    Adunola S.

    Help Desk Analyst || Technical Support Engineer || Network Services Expert || Software & Hardware Support || Security Specialist || Cloud Engineer.

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     Sync files between Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. Network settings should enable file sharing. Formats such as PDF, JPEG, and TXT are compatible. Enhance macOS NTFS access with Paragon NTFS.

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    Philipe Nascimento

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    Respondendo diretamente em português, para ajudar a comunidade brasileira. Utilizo o Google Drive para todo o compartilhamento de informações entre os meus dispositivos. Seja macOS, Windows 10, Mobile(android) ou Linux. Acredito que seja a forma mais prática e que exija menos ações que poderiam atrasar o dia a dia!

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    Diego Rebello

    Supervisor de Suporte |Chefe de informática Pleno | Suporte Remoto | Analista de Sistemas Sênior| Help Desk | Atendimento Ao Cliente | Desenvolvedor Júnior

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    I'm not experiencing issues with compatibility between Windows 10 and macOS for file sharing. The process is relatively straightforward on both systems: On Windows 10: Enable file sharing in Network & Internet settings > Sharing Options, and activate the SMB protocol. Then, share the desired folder by going to Properties > Sharing. On macOS: Go to System Preferences > Sharing > Options and select SMB as the protocol. Next, set the access permissions for the folders you want to share. These steps ensure continuous file sharing between both systems.

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    The easy way to transfer data between both OS Is to use a onedrive, google drive, Dropbox and we transfer, if you need to use something more secure i prefer onedrive

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