Introducing LocalSend: A Secure File Sharing Solution
LocalSend is a remarkable free and open-source application designed for sharing files and messages effortlessly between nearby devices over a local network. One of its key advantages is the complete independence from internet connectivity and third-party servers. This feature not only enhances user privacy and security but also ensures a smooth and reliable file sharing experience without any potential bottlenecks.
How LocalSend Works
Employing a robust secure communication protocol, LocalSend facilitates interactions between devices via a REST API. Users can rest assured that all transmitted data is protected through HTTPS, with a TLS/SSL certificate dynamically generated on each device. This state-of-the-art security measure provides maximum safety and confidentiality for users’ information.
If you’re interested in understanding the technical aspects of LocalSend, further insights can be found in the LocalSend Protocol documentation.
Latest Updates: LocalSend 1.16.0 Changelog
The recent version, LocalSend 1.16.0, comes packed with a variety of new features and enhancements aimed at improving user experience:
- Feature: Enhanced transfer speed capabilities, especially for bottlenecks caused by the sending device, using Rust for HTTP client and multithreading (@Tienisto).
- Feature: New setting to automatically accept files from designated favorites (@Davte).
- Feature: Streamlined automatic process completion only upon successful receipt or intentional skipping of files (@Tienisto).
- Feature: Optimized padding and spacing for right-to-left languages (@ShlomoCode).
- Feature: Saved state for the “advanced settings”toggle (@Nolle10).
- Feature: Added an alias-regeneration button along with an update dialog (@Nolle10).
- macOS Specific: Drag-and-drop capabilities for files and text directly into the menu bar icon (@ShlomoCode).
- macOS Specific: Compatibility enhancements to allow drag-and-drop text onto the app icon (@ShlomoCode).
- macOS Specific: Inclusion of LocalSend as a selectable option in the macOS share menu (@ShlomoCode).
- macOS Specific: Adjusted behavior to start hidden in the menu bar rather than being minimized upon autostart (@ShlomoCode).
- macOS Specific: Added visual cues for error and success states in the application icon (@ShlomoCode, @Tienisto).
- macOS Specific: Autostart option now available in the sandboxed App Store version (@ShlomoCode).
- macOS Specific: Installation via DMG now supports sandboxing (@Tienisto).
- Android: Enabled a clipboard functionality button (@Seidko).
- iOS: Clipboard functionality button is now available (@AnessZurba).
- macOS Bug Fix: Restored app visibility from launchpad after minimizing to the menu bar (@ShlomoCode).
- macOS Bug Fix: Maintained write access to the download location even after the app restarts (@ShlomoCode).
- Internationalization: Added support for Malaysian (@Gloridust) and Slovak (@dodog).
Download LocalSend
You can obtain the latest version of LocalSend from the following links:
- Download for Windows
- Portable Version for Windows
- Direct APK for Android
- Download for macOS
- Download for iOS
Additional Resources
To learn more about LocalSend and to access additional resources, visit:
- LocalSend Official Website
- LocalSend on GitHub
- Screenshots: 1 | 2 | 3
For further insights and images related to this release, please refer to Neowin’s article.
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