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How to Easily Share Files Between Mac and Windows

How to Easily Share Files Between Mac and Windows

Key Takeaways

  • You can transfer files between Mac and Windows using native tools if both devices are on the same network.
  • Cloud storage services can sync files across devices over the internet, but may incur subscription fees.
  • Consider using external drives or free apps like Resilio Sync for occasional file transfers between devices.



Sharing files between a Mac and Windows PC requires no additional software when they’re connected to the same network. In other cases, you may need to explore alternative options, like paying for a cloud storage service. We explore all the methods below.


Use File Sharing to Transfer Files From a Mac to a Windows PC

If your Windows PC and Mac are connected to the same network, it’s relatively easy to set up and start using file sharing on macOS. We’ll break the process into two sections, one for each OS.

Setting Up File Sharing on macOS

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How to repair your network when you see ‘Another unit is working with your IP address’ on a Mac

How to repair your network when you see ‘Another unit is working with your IP address’ on a Mac

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How to find MAC address on Windows 11

How to find MAC address on Windows 11

On Windows 11, a network adapter (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth) includes a unique physical identifier referred to as the Media Access Control (MAC, MAC address, or physical address), an essential component, which in addition to the Internet Protocol (IP), allows a computer to connect to the network and communicate with other devices.

Since these addresses are embedded into the network card and never change, you don’t have to worry about them. However, sometimes, you may need to find the MAC address for various reasons. For example, to find a computer and configure access lists on the router, and many other reasons.

Regardless of the reason, Windows 11 includes multiple ways to find the physical address of your computer through the Settings app, Control Panel, System Information, Command Prompt, and even PowerShell.

This guide will walk you through the different ways to determine the MAC address of the active network adapters

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