file transfer Archives

Winsage

September 5, 2025

Support for Windows 10 Ends Next Month: Here’s How to Update Your PC to Windows 11 If You Haven’t Already

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 11. Before upgrading, users should back up their files to prevent data loss, using either an external drive or OneDrive for cloud storage. To download Windows 11, users can either install it over Windows 10 or perform a clean install using a USB flash drive with the Media Creation Tool. During installation, users can choose to preserve existing files or perform a clean install. For those hesitant to upgrade, continuing with Windows 10 poses security risks, and Linux is suggested as an alternative operating system. User-friendly Linux distributions like Linux Mint or Ubuntu are recommended for newcomers.

AppWizard

August 27, 2025

How I easily transfer files between my Android phone and Mac

QuickDrop is a free file transfer application designed for sharing files between Android and MacOS devices. Users need an Android device, a MacOS device, and a shared wireless network to use the app. Installation involves downloading QuickDrop from the Google Play Store on both devices. To transfer files, users launch QuickDrop on both devices, select the MacOS device from the list on the Android device, choose a file to send, and accept the transfer on the MacOS device. For sending files from MacOS to Android, users must add QuickDrop to the MacOS Share menu, enable it, and then select it when sharing a file. The transferred files are saved in the Downloads folder on the receiving device.

Winsage

August 24, 2025

Microsoft Warning—Do Not Update Windows Until You Read This

Microsoft users are experiencing multiple issues related to the latest security update. An emergency update was released to fix a critical problem causing Windows PCs to potentially fail during a reset. Users are advised to use this out-of-band update instead of the standard KB5063875. Additionally, there is a problem with SSDs disappearing when large files are written, which is under investigation, and users are recommended to delay large file transfers. A third issue involves performance problems, such as severe stuttering and lag, when using Network Device Interface (NDI) for streaming after the August security update. Microsoft is investigating this and suggests users adjust the NDI Receive Mode settings. Users are encouraged to check Microsoft's updated guidance on known issues before proceeding with the update.

Winsage

August 21, 2025

Microsoft quietly updated Windows 10 — here’s what’s new in 2025

Microsoft has continued to enhance Windows 10 with cumulative updates since the release of version 22H2 in October 2022. Notable updates include: 1. A redesigned "About" page in the Settings app that displays key technical specifications and includes a FAQ section. 2. Introduction of a System Components page that consolidates essential OS components. 3. Relocation of the Optional features page for better accessibility. 4. A new Manage devices feature that enhances connectivity with mobile devices. 5. Updates to the Taskbar Calendar, including the display of seconds and expanded calendar views. 6. Enhancements to the Windows Backup app that allow file transfer to a new PC during setup. 7. Updates to the File Explorer context menu, including an Ask Copilot option. 8. Redesign of icons on the Settings home page to feature solid colors. 9. Improvements to Windows Search for European users, allowing changes to the default web search provider. 10. Changes to the default browser configuration process for European users, allowing broader link types and the option to uninstall Microsoft Edge. Support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025, with an option for users to enroll in the Extended Security Update program until October 2026.

Winsage

August 14, 2025

Ditch Windows Explorer! These programs are better for fast file transfers!

Windows Explorer struggles with file transfer speeds, capping around 3GBps, while SSD technology can reach up to 15GBps. Alternatives like XCOPY and FastCopy are recommended for better performance. XCOPY is a command-line utility that can significantly streamline file operations, offering various command switches such as /E (copies directories and subdirectories), /J (utilizes unbuffered I/O), /Q (suppresses file name display), and /I (assumes destination is a directory). FastCopy is a user-friendly tool that integrates into Explorer's context menus and often exceeds XCOPY's speeds, achieving nearly 9GBps in testing. XCOPY outperforms Windows Explorer by two to three times, while FastCopy achieves speeds up to 3.5 times that of Explorer.

Winsage

July 31, 2025

Microsoft’s new “move to Windows 11” campaign implies buying OneDrive paid plan

Microsoft has released a video reminding Windows 10 users about the upcoming end-of-life date and the ease of migrating to Windows 11 without losing personal data. The animation highlights the system backup feature, which allows users to preserve and migrate their system settings, applications, preferences, and personal files to a new PC by enrolling their device in the backup. A Microsoft account is necessary for storing these settings and preferences, while OneDrive is emphasized for safeguarding personal files. The free OneDrive plan offers only 5 GB of storage, which may not be sufficient for users with large data needs. Microsoft suggests upgrading to a OneDrive plan, but some users are hesitant to rely on it due to the additional cost. An alternative method for backing up personal data involves using an external disk. Microsoft also notes the limitations of the free OneDrive plan in the video. Additionally, there is a suggestion to reintroduce the Nearby sharing feature for easier file transfers between Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems in the upcoming 24H2 update.

Winsage

July 22, 2025

Microsoft confirms new Windows 11 migration tool, like Windows 7 Easy Transfer

Microsoft is reintroducing a "PC-to-PC" migration tool for Windows 11 and Windows 10, allowing users to transfer files between PCs over a local network. Users will access the Windows backup app on their old PC to initiate the transfer, pairing it with the new PC by entering its name and a six-digit code. The tool presents a checklist of folders and files for transfer, which can be customized based on the new device's available space. The data transfer occurs via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, with real-time progress updates and automatic resumption after network interruptions. A Microsoft account is required on both PCs for the process.

Winsage

July 22, 2025

Microsoft Documents How Windows Backup Will Help You Migrate to a New PC

Microsoft is introducing a new feature called “Transfer information to a new PC” within the Windows Backup utility for Windows 10 and 11. This feature allows users to automatically transfer files, settings, and preferences from an old PC to a new one. It is currently available for users who sign in with a Microsoft account and requires both PCs to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Users will launch Windows Backup on the old PC, select the transfer option, choose the destination PC, enter a one-time code, and select the data to be transferred. The transfer supports all files, including documents, photos, videos, and personalization settings. However, it does not include system and OS files, files stored in OneDrive, installed applications, saved passwords, or data on BitLocker-encrypted drives, which must be decrypted beforehand.

Winsage

July 22, 2025

Turns out, the new Windows transfer tool will still leave some stuff behind: here’s what

Microsoft has introduced a new transfer tool to assist users in migrating files and settings from Windows 10 or Windows 11 PCs to a Windows 11 machine. The tool can successfully transfer personal files such as documents, photos, videos, and user settings like wallpaper and themes. However, it does not transfer system and OS files, OneDrive files (which require separate sign-in), installed applications, saved passwords, or data from BitLocker-encrypted drives (which must be decrypted first). The transfer tool is available on both Windows 10 and 11, but transfers can only be made to a Windows 11 PC, and a Microsoft account is necessary for the process. Microsoft has also provided a step-by-step guide for users to facilitate the transfer.

Winsage

July 22, 2025

Microsoft Revives Windows 7-Style PC Migration Tool for Windows 11

Microsoft has launched a new PC-to-PC migration tool for Windows 10 and 11, integrated into the Windows Backup app, allowing users to transfer files and personal settings between two computers over a local network. This tool revives the functionality of "Windows Easy Transfer" from earlier Windows versions. The migration process requires both PCs to be on the same network and connected to power, with a secure pairing process using a six-digit code. The tool transfers user files, documents, photos, videos, and personalization settings but does not transfer installed applications, saved passwords, system files, or files already in OneDrive. It also requires the old PC to run Windows 10 or 11 and the new PC to run Windows 11 version 2024 or later, with both computers signed into a Microsoft Account. The tool currently does not support ARM-based devices.