Back up data onto another computer

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I want to back up my data files from my main PC onto my laptop. Can I do this with some type of cable which would allow my laptop to see the files on my main PC
Thank yo
Bob

 

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I want to back up my data files from my main PC onto my laptop. Can I do

this with some type of cable which would allow my laptop to see the files on
my main PC?

Thank you
Bob

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You certainly can. It's called a network cable. In your case, if you wish to
connect two PCs directly, without a hub in between, you need a "Crossover
CAT5 cable", plus one network adapter in each PC.