About this tag
LocalSend is a free, open-source, cross-platform file transfer tool that enables direct device-to-device sharing over a local network without an internet connection. On WindowsForum.com, discussions cover using LocalSend as an alternative to Intel Unison and Apple AirDrop for seamless multi-device connectivity, as well as troubleshooting guides for when LocalSend stops detecting devices on Windows. Common issues include firewall settings, network discovery, and device visibility. The tag also appears in broader conversations about bringing macOS-like features such as AirDrop to Windows, where LocalSend is recommended as a reliable solution for local file sharing between Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS devices.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 11 iPhone Transfers: LocalSend for LAN, Blip Remote

    Windows Central’s Reddit-sourced recommendations for moving photos between an iPhone and a Windows 11 PC are sound, but Blip and LocalSend solve two materially different file-transfer problems. Blip is the better fit when devices may be away from the same network; LocalSend is the stronger...
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    ShareX 21.0.0 Is 132.7MB, Not a Tiny Snipping Tool Alternative

    XDA Developers’ list of six “tiny” open-source replacements for Windows 11 defaults points users toward capable software, but its central premise has already gone stale: two of the headline examples are no longer tiny by current download size, and one of the article’s version claims was outdated...
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    Intel Unison Discontinued: Best Alternatives for Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity on Windows 11

    Intel Unison’s journey as a multi-device sync solution for Windows 11 users is now officially over, leaving former fans in search of a worthy alternative in the crowded space of cross-platform device integrations. For a brief period, Intel Unison offered a fresh, reliable, and—by many...
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Fix LocalSend Not Detecting Devices on Windows: Troubleshooting Guide

    Local file transfer apps like LocalSend are essential tools for quickly moving files between devices—until they suddenly stop detecting your device. If you’ve recently encountered the frustrating “LocalSend not working or finding device” issue on your Windows PC, you’re not alone. In today’s...
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Transform Your Windows Experience: Top macOS Features to Embrace

    If you've recently migrated from macOS to Windows, or if you've always been a die-hard Windows user with some serious envy for macOS's celebrated features, you're in luck. Many of those seemingly exclusive macOS perks—like Spotlight Search, QuickLook, and AirDrop—can be brought over to your...
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    • Forum: Windows News