Snapdrop is an open-source, cross-platform file-sharing tool that allows you to easily transfer files between devices with a web browser. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process to get Snapdrop running on your Windows 10 PC.
Before we begin, ensure that your Windows 10 computer is connected to the internet.
Open your preferred web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.).
Navigate to the Snapdrop website at https://snapdrop.net/.
Click on the "Start Using Snapdrop" button to launch the app.
The Snapdrop interface will load and display a QR code in the center of the screen.
On your mobile device, open the camera app and scan the QR code displayed on the Snapdrop website.
Click on the notification that appears on your mobile device to open the link in a web browser.
You will be redirected to the Snapdrop page in your mobile browser.
To send a file from your mobile device to your Windows PC, simply select the file and drag-and-drop it onto the Snapdrop interface. The file transfer will begin automatically and the progress will be displayed on both devices.
To receive a file on your Windows 10 PC, simply drag-and-drop the file onto the Snapdrop interface. The file transfer will begin automatically and the progress will be displayed on both devices.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Snapdrop on your Windows 10 PC and can now easily share files between your devices with a web browser.
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