What is the best way to transfer data between 2 computers?

Is it possible to transfer data with just a RJ-45 cable, or do I need to get an expensive USB data transfer cable? I have done it with a wireless network in the past, but it is extremely slow. It took about 24 hours to transfer 15 gigs. What should I do?What is the best way to transfer data between 2 computers?
The best way to do this is using a Crossover Ethernet cable. You can plug one end of this onto the network port on one computer, and the other end into the network port on the second computer. This connects the two directly with speeds up to 1gbps (approx. 20 times faster than standard 54mbps wireless)



You will need to set up a shared folder, though, and make sure the wireless connection is DISABLED, as the wireless will automatically override the wired connection :)What is the best way to transfer data between 2 computers?
If you have a wireless hub with ethernet ports available, use them. Just plug both computers into the hub via ethernet cables and have at it. This is what I do if I need to transfer large amounts of data between my laptop and desktop computers.



Otherwise, as posted here, you will need to find a "crossover" cable (typically found at Radio Shack) or a crossover adapter (typically found in the IT guy's toolbox... though he might get upset if you borrow it.)



As for USB, yes, you would have to either buy a data transfer cable, or perhaps if you have a large memory stick you could "sneaker net" the computers, but using wireless would be easier and maybe just as fast as you'd have to transfer the data twice (once to the stick, then to the second PC) for each chunk of data. What is the best way to transfer data between 2 computers?
I recommend the USB Transfer cable. You could do it with a Ethernet cable, but make sure its a cross over cable. USB i think is the best.
The best way to do it is using 2 ethernet cables and a router.