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How I easily transfer files between my Android phone and Mac - for free

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Sharing files between Android and MacOS couldn't be any easier.

QuickDrop is a free app that can be used by anyone.

A few extra steps to take on MacOS, but it's still quite easy.

Any app that is designed to transfer files should do one thing and one thing well -- make the process simple. If it's not simple, the app shouldn't be considered for general usage.

There are several apps that serve such a purpose, but for me, the one that stands out as the easiest is QuickDrop.

QuickDrop greatly simplifies the process of sending and receiving such things as photos, videos, and text files to and from Android and MacOS. QuickDrop works over Wi-Fi, so it doesn't require a third-party cloud service. This app makes transferring files as easy as it gets.

Also: I found the easiest way to send files between my Android phone and desktop - and it's free

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