Used to use sharedrop.io but found the “saved messages” option in Telegram is just the most zero friction option for mobile <-> desktop transfers.
(What comes to my mind, is that windows removed the option to record the audio playing directly - which means slightly advanced users can still record their songs from spotify and co, but the majority cannot)
of course security was near nonexistent, but it was home LAN, and convenience trumped all.
Nowadays I have NO idea if I could do a similar setup with Windows 10 without resorting to the cloud
Make the PC see each other in the LAN is just a matter of ticking one box. I typically create a folder somewhere and give r/w access to everyone then I proceed to log in with the credentials of the computer then put whatever I want. After I am finished I delete the folder. I think it uses SMB under the hood.
maybe running python -m http.server in Termux is more attractive.
Nowadays I use nextcloud, mostly because it allows easier sharing with third parties and comes with calendar etc.
- click on the top bar menu to select your device
- select the file
- done
It uploads automatically in the download folder of the other device. It uses the local network speed. Doesn't require additional clicks.
But as soon as I'm on 4G, telegram saved messages is what I use too. In fact, I use it to takes vocal notes, pictures of stuff to remind me later, schedule reminders (yes, it has delayed messages!) and so on. It's my inbox basket for GTD at this point.
1. create a group with some one on your contact list. 2. Kick the other person out of group 3. now, attach any file you want to the group and access it via whatsapp web.
Pretty simple to setup and use. for larger files, i would use ftp client on Mobile and use it to transfer files
AFAIK, there is no way to do that in the mobile app, so you will need to use those Whatsapp redirectors, and redirect to your own number.
I made this phone number -> Whatsapp redirector that you can try. Zero server interactions, only JS.
"Whatsapp Dialer" in app store.
Or clicking on this link (replace example phone # with your phone number):
wa.me/17861234567
1 is US's country code. 786 is Miami's / Operator code 1234567 is the phone number