If you ever used Apple’s AirDrop, Windows 10’s Nearby Sharing will feel very familiar. In those times when you need to quickly send a report to your boss, or you’re just using your tablet sitting on the couch, and you want to send a link or screenshot to someone next to you, this feature makes it super easy to transfer the content without using email attachments, cloud storage services, or setting up file sharing. This guide will teach you the steps to enable Nearby Sharing on Windows 10.
Enable Nearby Sharing on Windows 10 Enable Nearby Sharing from Action Center
Enable Nearby Sharing on Windows 10
To enable Nearby Sharing on Windows 10, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, when you click the Share button on Microsoft Edge, File Explorer, Photos, and other apps, you’ll notice a new interface with a list of devices configured to receive files wirelessly using Nearby Sharing.
After sharing the content, the recipient will receive a notification, which they must accept to complete the transfer. By default, all transfers will download to the “Downloads” folders, but you can always use the “Save files I receive to” option to change the location. Nearby Sharing has been designed to share content with every device, but by using the “I can share or receive content from” drop-down menu, you can restrict sharing content only with your devices.
Enable Nearby Sharing from Action Center
To turn Nearby Sharing on from Action Center, use these steps: After you complete the steps, you can start sharing and receiving content from other devices on Windows 10.
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