Sharing files between PC and iMac.

[superbungalow]

I need to move some files to my iMac, and I can't find my USB stick. Is there any way I can share files across the network?

 

[Arne]

you can share the folder containing the files (rightclick->properties-sharing).
then you activate SMB-Sharing (System-Prefs->Sharing->File-Sharing->Options) and your PC should show up on the left sind in the finder.

 

[zPolarBear]

One more step

At least for me, it took me a bit to get the M$oft box up.
1) Share the folder on the PC. (I think "everyone" "read only" is default. Should work for moving files _to_ the iMac.
2) From the Mac. From the Finder menu Go->Connect to Server... (Cmd-K)
3) Enter the IP address of the PC *with smb://* in the first/front.
eg. smb://10.0.2.4/MyShare
or smb://10.2.2.4/C$ (if you want to sign in...)
4) Hit Enter or Click [Connect].
(Come to think of it, you may need to sign in anyway...)
5) Wait... A new browser window should open.

You will also notice all Finder windows now have your PC's folder as a "mounted". This is how you "log off" of your PC. Click the Eject button on your mounted drive...