File sharing is a fundamental aspect of networked computing, and in Linux environments, two of the most prevalent protocols facilitating this are NFS (Network File System) and Samba. This article aims ...

In a recent column, you replied to a user asking about network file sharing, writing, “Sharing files in workgroup mode requires that each computer have a local account for each user who will connect.” ...

Getting a little tired of one Windows SMB (Server Message Block) security problem after another? Want a reliable and fast file and print server without the Windows server headaches? Then, may I ...

There is some media on a ntfs drive on my windows desktop that I am trying to transfer over to my mac's external apfs nvme ssd drive. Is using using windows samba sharing service secure enough to ...

Microsoft wants you to use the cloud, but there are a lot of good options — including trusty old network file sharing and a little-known modern Windows feature. Remember the HomeGroup on Windows 7?

Decentralized file sharing — using blockchain technology to share data without depending on a centralized server — is often praised for its redundancy, security and censorship resistance. Yet, despite ...