Q: How do I set up/use file sharing of documents on a home network?
I have 2 desktop iMacs and want to share files between them. I've placed the file in the Public>Drop Box on our upstairs computer. I have set the permissions upstairs. I've put the computer to sleep.
I then went downstairs to retrieve and work on the file where I have file sharing within system preferences checked. I go to Public>Drop Box and the file doesn't appear.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks much,
Ginger
Posted on Jul 16, 2012 6:23 AM
I just got it. The problem I was creating was putting the upstairs/main computer to sleep. When I did that I couldn't see it downstairs and couldn't get to the drop box on the main computer....daaaa.
So, what I need to do is have all my docs in the drop box, leave the main computer awake, go downstairs and drag my docs out onto the desktop to work on them.
To return them to that dropbox I'd have to wake up the upstairs computer and start over again downstairs.
Hence-I need my track shoes on to run the stairs!
Thanks so much for your help!
Ginger
Posted on Jul 16, 2012 7:44 AM