Writings on file sharing, security, and the modern web.
Practical guides, opinions, and the occasional rant. Updated regularly.
The Complete Guide to File Encryption in 2026
AES, TLS, E2EE, key wrapping — the vocabulary of file encryption demystified, with practical recommendations for senders who don't have a security team.
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How to Receive Files from Strangers Safely
Job applicants, freelance leads, anonymous tipsters — sometimes you have to open a file you didn't ask for. Here's how to do it without compromising your machine.
How to Send Large Files Securely in 2026
Email caps you at 25MB. Cloud share links can live forever. Here is the modern, friction-free way to hand off big files without leaving traces.
The Freelancer's Playbook for Client File Handoffs
Stop emailing 50 MB attachments. Stop sharing your personal Dropbox folder. Here's a polished, professional handoff flow that takes 90 seconds to set up.
Why Your Company Still Emails Attachments (and What It Costs)
Email was never designed for file transfer. We've been bending it for thirty years. Here's the hidden cost — and the cleaner alternative.
Why Expiring Links Are Essential for File Sharing
Permanent share links feel convenient until you realize they outlive the person who created them. Here is why expiry should be the default, not a feature.
GDPR and File Sharing: What You Actually Need to Know
Stripped of the lawyer jargon. The five GDPR principles that matter when you're sending files inside Europe, and how to actually comply.
Sending Files Internationally Without VPN Headaches
Why some files take minutes from Mumbai to London but hours to Mumbai to São Paulo, and what you can do about it.
6-Digit Codes vs. URLs: Why Short Codes Win
Pasting a 200-character URL into a phone call is its own kind of cruelty. Here is the UX case for short numeric codes.
The Hidden Privacy Cost of WeTransfer, Dropbox, and Drive
Three of the biggest file-transfer tools — and the small print most people never read.
Setting Up a Team Workspace for a Design Studio
A step-by-step walkthrough of structuring a SendMe team workspace for a 5-person design studio, including folder conventions and member roles.
Sharing Files Between iPhone and Android: The 2026 Playbook
AirDrop is iOS-only. Nearby Share is Android-only. Here is what actually works across both, with examples.
What Actually Happens to a File After It Expires?
A peek under the hood at SendMe's expiry pipeline — what gets deleted, what's retained, and how long the gap is.
5 Things to Do Before Sending a Sensitive File
A 60-second pre-flight check that prevents most file-sharing disasters before they happen.
Delivering a 4K Photo Gallery Without the Usual Pain
Wedding, event, and product photographers — a workflow for delivering multi-gigabyte galleries that doesn't require either party to install software.
Password-Protecting Files: A Practical Guide
Passwords on files are only as strong as the way you deliver them. Here is how to do it without breaking the math.
How Lawyers Should Share Contracts in 2026
Email attachments aren't due-diligence-grade. Here's the workflow that solicitors at modern firms are converging on.
Beyond the 25 MB Email Limit: Five Modern Alternatives Compared
WeTransfer, Send Anywhere, Wormhole, FilePizza, SendMe — a hands-on comparison of five tools that exist to get past Gmail's attachment cap.
Why Email Is the Wrong Place to Send Big Files
Email was designed for short text messages in 1972. We have been abusing it for attachments ever since. Here is the case for stopping.
QR Codes for File Transfer: Faster Than You Think
QR codes solve a problem that voice and links cannot: the across-the-room handoff. Here is when to use them and when not.