I'm trying to copy files between my iBook and my G4 (100base-T on the G4 and I've tried both AirPort and wired 100base-T on the iBook). I've tried AppleTalk (afp) and Samba (smb) and both are flaky.

Even with AirDrop's convenience for Mac users, transferring large files or navigating software incompatibilities often requires a more robust solution. Here are some options for using a cable. Apple ...

At our institute we are running a Mac mini as server. It's nothing fancy. We need it a) as a Filemaker Server and b) as for file sharing. For the latter, it's serving something between 30–50 clients, ...

AirDrop is a fantastic feature for sending links, pictures, photos, videos and large files that is available on iPhone, iPad and Mac. It’s very safe to transfer data with AirDrop because the devices ...

If you've ever used an iPhone with a Mac or even two iPhones side by side, you know how convenient AirDrop is. Sharing photos, videos, and basically any type of file using AirDrop is pretty neat and ...

Apple users have long enjoyed the luxury of AirDrop — that magical feature where files, photos, and videos appear between devices, no cables or email chains ...

Apple’s AirDrop is brilliant: it enables fast transfer of even large files between iPhone, iPad and Mac, without the need for a wifi network to make it possible. If there’s a downside, it’s that it ...