Transferring mp3's from PC to Mac

[x1v]

Whats the easiest way to transfer about 10GB of mp3 from my Windows laptop to my new iMac?

 

[Ayah]

I would say an external hard drive.

 

[x1v]

I don't have an external hard drive - Is there a way to do it through USB?

 

[jmcoreymv]

Either put them on a network with a switch/hub or get a crossover cable.

 

[Noema]

Originally posted by: jmcoreymv
Either put them on a network with a switch/hub or get a crossover cable.

 

[tatteredpotato]

I second a network transfer.

 

[chcarnage]

An uncrossed RJ45 cable should do the job too, on newer Macs.

In OS X, go to System Preferences > Sharing > Services and activate "Windows Sharing". PCs then should be able to write to the User directory of the Mac. In case this doesn't work, try FTP sharing.

 

[x1v]

well both the hp laptop and the iMac are both on the same network..could I do it without a crossover cable? If I need the cable, could you point me to a FAQ or guide that would show me how to transfer? Thanks for the help!

 

[chcarnage]

Is it a wireless network? Is there a VPN or anything unusual in this network?

If there is no VPN, activate Windows sharing like I described above. The System Preferences window then displays the path you have to type to connect the Windows computer to the iMac. The path goes like this:

\\IP of the iMac\Account Name without spaces

p.e.

\\10.0.1.4\joedoe
or
\\192.168.1.8\bartsimpson

If you only have access to a WLAN/LAN with VPN or other limits, you can start your own wireless network and connect the Windows computer in a similar way.

 

[x1v]

alright, thanks a lot for the help! I'll give it a try tonight.

 

[nweaver]

realize that wireless is damn slow, go wired if at all possible

 

[x1v]

Yeah..I don't think I even have an RJ-45 laying around anywhere. It's only 4 gigs It shouldn't take to long.