Protocol / software to use for transfering files over the Internet using Windows File Explorer

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  • I don't have personal experience with it, but I've seen NextCloud mentioned a lot. It offers a number of ways to access files (Web browser, smartphone app and desktop client. Since you mentioned Windows File Explorer integration, the desktop client will probably be of interest to you.

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