Many of the tools in this roundup are good replacements for AirDrop, letting you wirelessly send files to a nearby device.
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Tag: file transfer
dragit – intuitive file sharing between devices
Dragit helps you share files between computers in the same network.
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qrcp – transfer files over Wi-Fi from your computer to a mobile device
qrcp is a command-line tool that lets you transfer files over Wi-Fi from your computer to a mobile device by scanning a QR code.
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Snapdrop – local file sharing in your browser
Snapdrop offers local file sharing in your browser. The software is inspired by Apple’s Airdrop.
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Sharik – share files via Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot
Sharik is software which lets you share files across devices. It works with a Wi-Fi connection or a Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Warp – fast and secure file transfer
Warp allows you to securely send files to each other via the internet or local network by exchanging a word-based code.
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Magic Wormhole – transfer files and directories
Magic Wormhole lets you transfer files and directories from one computer to another. It’s written in Python.
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PairDrop – transfer files with no setup and no signup
PairDrop offers local file sharing in your web browser. This is a fork of Snapdrop.
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ShareDrop – web application inspired by AirDrop
ShareDrop is a web application inspired by Apple AirDrop service.
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LocalSend – cross-platform alternative to AirDrop
LocalSend is a cross-platform app that enables secure communication between devices using a REST API and HTTPS encryption.
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3 Best Free and Open Source Linux Graphical FTP Clients
FTP is one of many different file transfer protocols that are used. Here’s our verdict of the best graphical FTP clients.
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Excellent Utilities: croc – securely transfer files and folders
croc is a command-line utility to send files and folders from one computer to another.
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Command-line FTP Clients
The desktop environment with its bundle of programs sharing a common graphical user interface (GUI) remains a firm favorite with users. Not surprising really given that a good desktop environment makes computing fun and simple. The graphical desktop environment has become so ingrained in almost everyone’s computer activities that it might seem the command line will wither away. Yet, there is still an important role to play for the humble command-line interface (CLI).
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