Really wish this were just built into Android instead of being tied to the Files by Google app.
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I also really wish there was a Linux integration
KDE connect is pretty good for that. May not be as fast though.
KDE Connect can send folders without zipping them?
I've been glancing at Zorin OS again and Zorin Connect caught my eye but I haven't played with it yet. If you're familiar with it, is that just as comprehensive as KDE Connect?
Same thing different branding. Also there's GS Connect for Gnome which is again the same.
also tip: KDE connect can integrate stuff from your android phone into Windows/Linux like a fucking dream. it's been a while since I've used a cable when I have to transfer files between my phone and pc...
it's not just file sharing either. clipboard sharing, notification, media controls, remote input, slideshow cursor, you get the idea right... it's too useful. and it's crazy to me that there's no inbuilt solution from google yet
I've been glancing at Zorin OS again and Zorin Connect caught my eye but I haven't played with it yet. If you're familiar with it, is that just as comprehensive as KDE Connect?
IIRC, that is literally just a skinned KDE Connect lol. Probably even just a name change. Never used Zorin, but this is what I remember either DistroTube or Chris Titus saying.
doesn't zorin charge you for features that others like Kubuntu hand out for free?
I don't think I'm ever going to install it on my machine
Here I am still sending things to myself via slack email or WhatsApp, like a complete Neanderthal
Do you need to be signed into an account in the device you are sending it content to in order to use the wifi direct feature?
Ofc no lol can you imagine that!
Good old trusty usb cable still one I can rely on at least.
Hope it finds its way to every other file explorer