If you're not keen on using USB drives to transfer files from PC to PC, Nearby Sharing is a useful alternative.

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When you connect your Android to a PC, it might only start charging and you cannot see your photos. You may see a notification saying "Unlock to use USB accessories," which might make you wonder if ...