I need to backup a lot of stuff from my pc to my laptop, about 60 gb, so dvd disks are no good. Can I do this using the port where my lan modem plugs in by running a lead between them. I'm not bothered about using the internet whileI transfer data. I'm very new at this so pleae be patient.

Hi manshead,

There are many ways to achieve this, so, you may take a look at those resources on how to direct connect two computers:

http://kb.iu.edu/data/ahcj.html
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/accessories/8199/
http://www.thetornado.com/site/productsheet.shtml

Hope it will help,

Chris