Lanshark

Lanshark is a very accessible and efficient piece of software that provides you with all the necessary tools and an appropriate environment for sharing files with other users on the same local area network.

In just a few words, Lanshark streamlines the whole process by automatically detecting other users (running the same app, of course) on your local area network and by providing you with a straightforward way of browsing through their shared content.

You can deploy the application on your computer's system in mere seconds, courtesy to a typical installer and thanks to a untroublesome UI, there's a good chance you'll be able to find your way around this app straight away.

Once you launch for the first time, you are greeted by Lanshark's Configuration window. Pick a Hostname, select the shared folder's patch and the place where files will be downloaded to your computer to get started.

You'll also notice that there's a nifty search function that allows you to perform searches for specific files on the whole network with next to no effort. Right-click any file, and you'll be able to download it at a location of your choosing immediately.

It's worth pointing out that from the same contextual menu, you can also copy the download URL to your computer's clipboard, or change the icon display size. Last but not least, please note that the app also bundles a run-of-the-mill web interface that allows you to perform all of the actions stated above directly within your favorite browser.

To conclude, there's really no reason why you shouldn't give Lanshark a quick try if you're currently looking for an efficient utility for file sharing in your local area network. The app is incredibly lightweight, very easy to deploy, not at all complicated to configure, and best of all it's very intuitive, especially considering it automatically detects other shared media without requiring any intervention on your part.