Transfer files between 2 computers?

[ilan]

i got me a new pc and i would like to transfer all my b4x projects to my new pc. i asked chatgpt and this is what she answered:

ChatGPT

chat.openai.com

will try out when i get home
anyone has another idea how to do that? note that i am talking about 200gb folder

EDIT: another solution:

ChatGPT

chat.openai.com

 

[LucaMs]

i asked chatgpt and this is what she answered:

I didn't know it was a beautiful girl ?

 

[agraham]

I would use a USB connected SSD like I use for backup as probably the fastest way of doing it.

 

[LucaMs]

I would use a USB connected SSD like I use for backup as probably the fastest way of doing it.

I was courious...

USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mbps (megabits per second)
USB 3.0: Up to 5 Gbps (gigabits per second)
USB 3.1: Up to 10Gbps
USB 3.2: Up to 20 Gbps (with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 mode)
USB 4.0: Up to 40 Gbps (if using Thunderbolt 4 mode)

 

[ilan]

I would use a USB connected SSD like I use for backup as probably the fastest way of doing it.

but usb i need to do the same process twice.
pc -> usb
usb -> new pc

with ethernet cable pc-> pc

 

[DonManfred]

with ethernet cable pc-> pc

are they connected by a 1000mbit?
If not then it will be real slow

 

[ilan]

are they connected by a 1000mbit?
If not then it will be real slow

i assume i need to connect them using the cable. just plug it into the lan port like i would plug in to the router.
and follow the instruction chagpt gave me (have not tried yet, will do that when i get home)

 

[ilan]

here is a video example

 

[Daestrum]

Is the new computer to replace the old one, or to use both?
If to use both then maybe a NAS on the network , then both can access the files as needed.

 

[ilan]

Nas? The rapper? “If i ruled the world..” yeah i like nas ?

 

[DonManfred]

Nas?

(N)etwork(A)ttached(S)torage

Network-attached storage - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Magma]

here is a video example

To have... lan cable direct to other pc... you must use reversed ethernet cable - caution ! that will not have the best speed / also not the best idea always - can burn your ethernets !!!!

...my secure and fast opinion always using at my pc-shop... buy a switch 1 gbps (like mercusys... 8-9$) and two cables cat-6 1m (~1$) ... create a network... share the folders you want... and voila 100MB / sec not mbit... from one pc to other...

there are better switches nowdays... like tplink 10GBIT... you will have about ~500MB/sec - but this has to do and with your drives speed....

 

[Daestrum]

If your comps are recent you dont need a crossover cable the ports will detect a straight cable and use accordingly.

 

[ilan]

(N)etwork(A)ttached(S)torage

Network-attached storage - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

this looks really good but it is very expensive

4 rays WITHOUT HardDisk cost around 600 euro

https://ksp.co.il/web/item/270206

add hard disk and you will end with 1000 euro
need something cheaper

but i do like the idea of having a shared folder on a local private network at home where i can access it from anywhere.
i have 2 mac minis. maybe i can turn 1 (the old mac mini) to act like a server that have a shareable folder?

 

[ilan]

To have... lan cable direct to other pc... you must use reversed ethernet cable - caution ! that will not have the best speed / also not the best idea always - can burn your ethernets !!!!

...my secure and fast opinion always using at my pc-shop... buy a switch 1 gbps (like mercusys... 8-9$) and two cables cat-6 1m (~1$) ... create a network... share the folders you want... and voila 100MB / sec not mbit... from one pc to other...

there are better switches nowdays... like tplink 10GBIT... you will have about ~500MB/sec - but this has to do and with your drives speed....

can you put links to the needed hardware?
i dont understand what switch i need for that
(i am really a noob in networking!)

 

[DonManfred]

(i am really a noob in networking!)

Start with giving the Ethernetcard-info regarding speed on your PC.
Is it a 10mbit, 100mbit or 1000MBit/1GBit?

Networkspeed of your Router
Do it have slotw for 10mbit, 100mbit or 1000MBit/1GBit?

If you just want to go from pc1<->pc2 then all you need is a Ethernet-SWITCH.

PC1<->SWITCH<->PC2
ex:
PC1<->SWITCH Ethernetcable from PC1 to Switch
SWITCH<->PC2 Ethernetcable from Switch to PC2


In all cases best is to have 1GBit everywhere to speed up the process of transfering data.

Examplelinks
- 1GBit Switch 5 Port
- Ethernetcable

 

[hatzisn]

I would use a USB connected SSD like I use for backup as probably the fastest way of doing it.

I totally agree... I would do the same...

 

[Magma]

can you put links to the needed hardware?
i dont understand what switch i need for that
(i am really a noob in networking!)

https://www.skroutz.gr/s/19385730/Mercusys-MS105G-Unmanaged-L2-Switch-me-5-THyres-Gigabit-1Gbps-Ethernet.html

https://www.skroutz.gr/s/49169505/DM-Pro-U-UTP-Cat-6e-Kalodio-Diktyou-Ethernet-1m-Gri-DM-CAT6-1.html

 

[Magma]

If not having 1gbps lan card at your pc...

You can buy...

https://www.skroutz.gr/s/18470805/TP-LINK-UE300-v3-USB-Antaptoras-Diktyou-gia-Ensyrmati-syndesi-Gigabit-Ethernet.html

 

[Magma]

this looks really good but it is very expensive

4 rays WITHOUT HardDisk cost around 600 euro

https://ksp.co.il/web/item/270206

add hard disk and you will end with 1000 euro
need something cheaper

but i do like the idea of having a shared folder on a local private network at home where i can access it from anywhere.
i have 2 mac minis. maybe i can turn 1 (the old mac mini) to act like a server that have a shareable folder?

Nas synology are the best.. ..and qnap
But with 2 red 2tb disks and 223j model and like cloud features ... need 450$