How to Enable Windows Nearby Sharing
Nearby Sharing is included only with the latest builds of Windows 10. If you don’t see the option on your PC, you must install Windows updates. To enable Nearby Sharing, select the Windows Action Center (the speech bubble icon) on the Windows taskbar, and then click Nearby Sharing.
How to Share From Microsoft Edge
To share with others using Nearby Sharing in Microsoft Edge, they must have a compatible Windows 10 PC and Nearby Sharing enabled. They also must be physically close to you and accessible via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. To share a URL in Microsoft Edge with Nearby Share:
How to Share in File Explorer
To share with others using Nearby Sharing via File Explorer, they must have a compatible PC and Nearby Sharing enabled. They also need to be nearby and accessible via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. To share a file, Select Share (the icon with the green arrow) on the Share tab of File Explorer. Wait while the available device list populates, and then select the target device. The user will receive a notification, which they can click on to access the shared file.
How to Share in the Windows Photos App
To share with others using Nearby Sharing via the Photos app, they must have a compatible PC and Nearby Sharing enabled. They also need to be nearby and accessible via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Open the photo to share in the Photos app and select Share. Wait while the app looks for nearby devices, then select a device from the list to share with. The user will receive a notification they can click on to see the photo.
