The best ways to transfer large files between your laptop and desktop: 3 options

You've been creating and editing photos and video files on location. Now you're back in your office and want to do the final edits. These are the best ways to move big files between a laptop and a desktop.

If you do a lot of video and photo editing on location, you know what a hassle it is to move media files between your laptop and your desktop PC or Mac. 

So, what's the best way to transfer those files from one device to another? As with just about every tech-related question ever, the correct answer is: "It depends."

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In general terms, you've got three options to choose from. Which one's right for you? That depends on your hardware, your available networks, and your patience.

Option 1 ...