There is a program already installed on most computer that is called Windows Easy Transfer.To transfer files.If you want to connect the screens then you can't do that on laptops.
For file sharing Buy a Double Ended USB Cord http://www.amazon.com/USB-2-0-High-Speed-Extension-Cable/dp/B000F9CXOM For LAN connection, Ethernet to Ethernet...
The most simple connection would be to use a cross-over cable (typically yellow). A network switch can also be used to connect both devices. Laptops can also use an Ad-Hoc connection by connecting to...
Step 1: First, familiarize yourself with different S-Video cables that you can use to connect your laptop to TV. It also depends on what type of TV you will use... old CRT TV or Digital TV (HDTV)....