As the joke goes in number 949 of the famous XKCD webcomic, sending files between computers on the internet remains a perplexingly difficult problem. Croc is a tool to solve this issue while: 1) allowing transfers between any two computers; 2) providing end-to-end encryption; 3) working on all the major platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD); 4) allowing multiple files to be transferred within one...

For readers who reach the data limits of what they are able to send by email or other file sharing services, DropSend is one free, effective, and easy-to-use service that can resolve the problem. DropSend comes with much wider bandwidth for sharing files in its free service (and unlimited bandwidth for its "pro" upgrade), meaning that a user could share large video, image, audio, or other files...

Jumpshare is a free file-sharing tool that allows users to instantly and securely share material with others, enabling easy collaboration on projects. Jumpshare may be downloaded as a web app on Apple or Windows computers, or as a mobile app on iOS or Android devices. Once downloaded, users can share an extensive assortment of documents, ebooks, images, videos, and other file types (interested...

Taking a screenshot is an easy way to share what you see on your computer screen or mobile device with friends, family, colleagues, or IT support. But sometimes simply sharing what you see isn't enough; it would be nice to add notes and comments. Nimbus Screenshot is a free Google Chrome or Firefox browser extension that allows users to easily take screenshots and add annotations before sharing....

For the reader who loves to share articles, websites, and information with others, Point may be worth a look. This link-sharing tool allows users to quickly and easily share articles and websites with friends, all without leaving the page or application they are browsing. Point (currently available as both an iPhone application and as a Google Chrome browser extension) may also be used to have...

Seafile is a cloud storage solution similar to Dropbox or Google Drive. However, unlike those services, the Seafile server is self-hosted on hardware controlled by the user. Users can interact with their files in two primary modes. In the first mode, using the Drive client, files are downloaded as needed without an initial synchronization step. Copies of files that are in use are stored locally,...