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How to connect two PC using USB cables?
How to connect two PC using USB cables?
I've been researching how to transfer files between PC's, it looks like the easiest would be to use a USB data transfer cable.
I found these instructions on-line:
Transfering Files Using a USB-to-USB Data Transfer Cable
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If they are on the same network, you can just use network sharing. No need for cables.
Make sure it is specifically a data transfer cable, often referred to as a USB bridge cable. Regular USB cables won’t work for this purpose.
Tool Preparation
Dedicated USB bridge cable (not ordinary A-A cable, built-in chip supports dual-computer interconnection)
Two computers (Windows/macOS/Linux can be)
1. Steps: Shut down and connect
Turn off both computers → Insert the USB bridge cable into both USB ports.
2. Power on and install the driver
The system automatically recognizes the device after powering on and installs the supporting software (e.g. Windows Easy Transfer or manufacturer's tool) as prompted.
3. Transfer files
Open the software → Select the source computer (sender) and target computer (receiver).
Drag and drop files → Wait for the transfer to complete.
4. Safely disconnect
When the transfer is finished → Close the software → Unplug the USB cable.
