Briefcase: Overview

Use Briefcase to:

• Connect – Connect to and browse computers (and devices running Briefcase) on a local network, as well as remote machines with their own internet address. In addition to Macs, iPhones and iPods Touch, you can connect to any machine supporting SSH. (Note:some support is offered for connection with Windows but it requires a moderately high degree of technical knowledge.)
• Download Files – Securely download any type of file or directory. (Note: for security reasons downloading of files from other iPhones is not supported.)
• View Files – View your Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Word, Excel, MP3, M4V, and PDF files…and more.
• Upload Files – Securely upload files stored in Briefcase to another Mac or iPhone. When transferring files to a Mac you can perform functions specific to the file type: set an image file as a desktop background or add it to iPhoto, for example.

Briefcase vs. Briefcase Lite: Feature Differences

• Connection – Briefcase users can connect to and browse machines on remote as well local networks.
• File Download – Briefcase enables you to securely download directories as well as files.
• File Upload – With Briefcase, you can upload files to another iPhone. Likewise, any type of file, including disk images and installer packages, can be uploaded to another machine, with the option to perform related actions (e.g. mount disk image or install package).
• Pricing – Briefcase pricing is $4.99. Briefcase Lite is available free of charge.