Accessing laptop files remotely is now easy. Cloud storage like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive helps. Remote desktop ...

FTP servers allow you to transfer files directly over your home WiFI network. That's right—that means no cables and no cloud.

If you're on the move and need access to important files on your PC, there are plenty of remote options available to manage and update files from your Android.

How to Find the Hidden Files on Your Phone or Computer You shouldn't mess with some of them—but there are others you should be aware of.

Figure C How to access shared OneDrive items on your computer or mobile device To more easily and conveniently access shared folders and files, you can add them to your own OneDrive storage.

Microsoft is rolling out a new way for Android users to view and access their smartphone files directly on their PCs.

Choosing individual files is helpful if you have a limited amount of storage on your computer, or you only need access to one or two files.

But if you prefer to keep local copies of your Office files, or if you use alternative cloud storage services such as Google Drive, you should force Office to save files to your computer.