Mereo

File transfer no longer depends on optical disks or removable storage devices now that the Internet makes it possible to share anything in the blink of an eye. For instance, servers can hold a great deal of data, allowing others to connect and download anything of interest. You can host a HTTP server right on your computer with the help of Mereo.

Be sure to run both the installer and the application itself with administrator privileges to allow it to connect and handle all ports as it needs to in order to make hosting the server possible. If properly done, a slim window shows up on launch, and configuring the server takes little time and effort. Accommodation is pretty easy for individuals of all levels of experience.

The host computer’s IP address is automatically detected and displayed, representing the main method through which others can connect. Make sure the port you specify is available. Applying changes might also require Firewall permission. In case you want to restrict access, there’s a dedicated field to limit to a single address or computer name.

The application doesn’t transform your entire computer into a HTTP server, but lets you choose a single directory, which can include directory browsing so access to subfolders is provided as well. It can be set to automatically launch after login for either all, or the current user.

Hitting the “host” button starts the server immediately. Distributing the IP address and port allows others to connect to the target folder, view, and even download files. What’s more, this is done directly from the web browser. You can add favorites, and check up on the log of events which you can also save to file.

All things considered, Mereo is a practical file sharing solution, especially across local connections. The interface is simple enough to spend only a few seconds with accommodation, while setup of the server and availability of folders is done in the blink of an eye.