Please Google the following two strings. (both without quotes).

USB transfer cable
Here is that done for you:  <http://tinyurl.com/ydghtty>
and/or
USB Data Transfer Cable
Here is that done for you:  <http://tinyurl.com/y8l5nzu>

Some people love them, some hate them.
Apparently the brand determines that to a certain extent.
(Sorry if the "let me Google that for you" site seems a little scarcastic...)

Rick Glazier

From: "Glenn Schrieber"
Hi, for purposes of backing up/ transferring files , could you link a laptop to a desktop via a usb cable?

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