Support for sending big files remotely
Support for sending big files remotely
I’m not sure if this fits the right section, so I’ll move it there later. The issue is when I need to pull big files from my home system while on the move. Right now I rely on Google Drive, but it takes a lot of time uploading and then re-downloading. I’m looking for a simpler way—something that lets me log in and copy files directly over the internet. I’ve seen complex setups like FTP before, but since my ISP doesn’t have fixed IP addresses, they’re hard to manage, even with tools like Splashtop. It would save a lot of time overall. I’m okay with a small fee, similar to Splashtop’s ~25-30 USD per year for up to five systems, but anything more than that isn’t worth it for my needs.
Configure a compact NAS and activate SFTP/SSH access. Configure port forwarding on your router. To handle IP changes, consider using a service like no-ip—a dynamic DNS solution that maps hostnames to your current IP address (often free for single or dual connections). Keep in mind your home network's upload speed will influence performance, potentially improving or hindering the setup depending on your configuration.
Are you looking for recommendations on setup options? You mentioned needing to configure it on your primary Windows 10 machine, with constraints on resources and cloud upload speeds.
I created a tutorial for working with Ubuntu Server from a Linux perspective. I can assist with server-side tasks only. If you need to connect using a Windows client, I can help, but building a Windows server accessible via SFTP/SSH isn't straightforward. It's unclear if any Windows features work on desktop versions. You might be correct about this—please verify. For file transfers, tools like Teamviewer or Anydesk are free options.