Since I usually have to connect to WinNT, I use PCAnywhere and connect with a cable. Works fairly quickly - I used it when I set up a new laptop a year ago to move customer files over.

HTH
Barbara

>This is a really "duh" question to many of you, I'm sure, but it's new to me, since I just got my own laptop (previously I just had company loaners).
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>What are my options for connecting a laptop directly to a desktop without a network of any sort? It seems like this ought to be easier than connecting two desktops...