I dont understand the need for Quickshare/LocalSend. I rarely send files directly to a person near me - though I have occasionally shared a file via NextCloud but it was usually for someone across the net. If its small, like a picture, then its just Signal. And KDE Connect is excellent for sending files between my devices.
I use it for sending files between devices occasionally. KDE connect has never been reliable when switching between PCs, it will only stay connected to 1 at a time and I have to often manually connect it to the others which is annoying to do.
Its file browser/send feature also feels a bit half-baked and takes more clicks than it should IMO.
I am using kde connect between a bazzite (desktop) install and a cachy (laptop) and my phone perfectly for the last year Id say. Music control, sending files and timer/alarm status (great for grilling/smoking/baking etc) all working.
It did used to suck bad though. Like really bad lol.
I used it just 2 days ago to transfer a folder of old photos between my laptop and my sister’s. Signal would not work, it sucks on pc and its just more annoying to use compared to local send. It’s not gonna be used often like kde connect but it has its place.
I dont understand the need for Quickshare/LocalSend. I rarely send files directly to a person near me - though I have occasionally shared a file via NextCloud but it was usually for someone across the net. If its small, like a picture, then its just Signal. And KDE Connect is excellent for sending files between my devices.
Am I missing another use case?
I use it for sending files between devices occasionally. KDE connect has never been reliable when switching between PCs, it will only stay connected to 1 at a time and I have to often manually connect it to the others which is annoying to do.
Its file browser/send feature also feels a bit half-baked and takes more clicks than it should IMO.
I am using kde connect between a bazzite (desktop) install and a cachy (laptop) and my phone perfectly for the last year Id say. Music control, sending files and timer/alarm status (great for grilling/smoking/baking etc) all working.
It did used to suck bad though. Like really bad lol.
I used it just 2 days ago to transfer a folder of old photos between my laptop and my sister’s. Signal would not work, it sucks on pc and its just more annoying to use compared to local send. It’s not gonna be used often like kde connect but it has its place.
It replaced KDE connect for me. It is KDE connect but “intentional” sharing/no link
There are definitely more too, but that is quick off the top of my head. It is also much easier for non-tech people to wrap their heads around.