best way to transfer data from pc to notebook?

[JohnGalt]

my friend told me that i can make a crossover cable from a CAT5. Does anyone know how to do this?

 

[bigd480]

do a search online, it's easiest explained w/ pictures... (you basically reverse one or two sets of wires)

you can usually buy one for like $5 though...

 

[Macro2]

CompUSA has laplink free this week after rebates.

Mac

 

[bacillus]

if you're in no hurry then use can use windows own direct cable connection!
you'll need a special cable though!

 

[4824guy]

You can also transfer data/files between PC's using Windows direct cable connection program and a parallel cable.

 

[pulpp]

or if parallel is too slow for you, get a USB cable,does a 2-5mb/s nicely 🙂

 

[rmblam]

I use a USB cable myself. Smart-linq.

These look pretty good. Mine maxes out at 6mbps I think, but it is plenty fast.

http://www.allcables.com/USB_Products.cfm

$25 here

I also have a NIC for it, but I rarely use it.

 

[kingz]

If you have a NIC in your laptop, best way is that crossover. very cheap and faster than any other method. Go to some local mom/pop stores if you dont know how to make it. it should be no more than $10