Safer Internet: Share Files Privately

Summary |
References: General | BitTorrent | Copyright, Piracy |
iOS | macOS, iTunes | Windows

Summary

  • How to share / distribute files, photos, media, ...
  • [1] Email attachment -- generally not recommended for many / large files; security?
  • macOS: attach a large file (up to 5Gb) in Mail app
  • MailDrop feature will store in iCloud; recipient can download file (for up to 30 days)
  • [1] AirDrop (via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi): transfer files, videos, photos wirelessly between Apple devices; multiple files should be same type, e.g., .pdf, .jpg
  • [1] AppStore: share apps within a household -- if AppleIDs use same credit card to purchase apps
  • Even better, setup Family Sharing for separate AppleIDs, which share same credit card.
  • macOS: System Preferences > iCloud > Manage Family
  • iOS: Settings > iCloud > Family
  • [1] Photos: share/stream via iCloud (free / $)
  • settings...
  • [1] Music
  • macOS: iTunes > Preferences > Sharing
  • [1] Cloud service: store files on iCloud, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, etc.
    -- see section Backup
  • Email file link to recipient
  • [2] If information is extra sensitive, don't depend on the encryption built into Dropbox or other cloud services (protected only by account password); encrypt sensitive files yourself first, e.g., 7-zip; note: 1Password already encrypted
  • [1] "SneakerNet": on USB thumb drive or DVD
  • [2] Local network: remote drive
  • For specific purposes only, use temporarily -- don't forget to disable when no longer needed
  • macOS: System Preferences > Sharing : Files
  • Windows: (File Sharing) {Figure 7. TCYOP-4: 72}
  • [3] Friend-to-friend networks, e.g., Retroshare
  • [3] Peer-to-peer networks, e.g., BitTorrent; note: sharing of other's content can be illegal (piracy) or dangerous (malware)
  • [3] Create your own private cloud, e.g., Transporter

References

BitTorrent

Copyright, Piracy

iOS

macOS, AirDrop, iTunes

Windows