Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a member of the Home team. She is a co-lead of the CNET Tips and We Do the Math series, and manages the Home Tips series, testing out ...

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?

To transfer files from Android to Windows PC, use a USB cable for fast, direct transfers or Bluetooth for small files, though it’s slower. Cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive) lets you upload ...