Does transferring files use WiFi?

No it does not! You have a Local Area Network (LAN), (Which has your Windows 10 server and your Home PC connected to it via WiFi). To access the Internet, your traffic has to go through the Wide Area Network (WAN).

How do I transfer files over the Internet?

There are several ways to transfer files over the Internet.

1. Via Email. Email programs can “attach a file” to a message, which means any file (document, image, program, etc.)
2. Via a Cloud Provider.
3. Via a File Transfer Service.
4. Via FTP and the Web.

Does file sharing use data?

Short answer is no it should not. Local network usage does not constitute internet usage, so just disconnect your cable / adsl line and test. It should still be pumping the data at full capacity, but it should not be using the net for it.

How do I share files on the same network?

To share files on a local network using the advanced sharing settings, use these steps:

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Navigate to the folder you want to share.
3. Right-click the item, and select the Properties option.
4. Click on the Sharing tab.
5. Click the Advanced Sharing button.
6. Check the Share this folder option.

How can I transfer files directly to another computer?

You can transfer files from one PC to another PC easily using cloud storage services like OneDrive or Dropbox. You can also copy files to an intermediate storage device like a USB flash drive, or external hard drive, then move the device to the other PC and transfer the files to their final destination.

How do I transfer files directly to another computer?

5 Ways to Transfer Files From One Computer to Another

1. Use an External Storage Media. Obviously, this is the way most people do it.
2. Share Over LAN or Wi-Fi.
3. Use a Transfer Cable.
4. Connect the HDD or SSD Manually.
5. Use Cloud Storage or Web Transfers.