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Best way to sync files across multiple computers?
13-01-2010 12:45 AM
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Hi
Need some advice guys. I've got a bit of a problem. I've recently invested in a netbook to take to work to kill spare time with (yes the boss is ok with it!).
I thought I'd just copy all my files off the main computer onto it and have them with me. The problem is there is in excess of 30Gb of clutter.. clutter which I'd prefer not to wipe!
So.. I made a windows breifcase and tried to copy EVERYTHING into it. That took forever so I cancelled. Then I decided to break the folders down into their own breifcases but I know I will forget which ones need to be sync'd when I get home.
So what can I do to keep all my files with me but sync them quickly, easily and free?
Need some advice guys. I've got a bit of a problem. I've recently invested in a netbook to take to work to kill spare time with (yes the boss is ok with it!).
I thought I'd just copy all my files off the main computer onto it and have them with me. The problem is there is in excess of 30Gb of clutter.. clutter which I'd prefer not to wipe!
So.. I made a windows breifcase and tried to copy EVERYTHING into it. That took forever so I cancelled. Then I decided to break the folders down into their own breifcases but I know I will forget which ones need to be sync'd when I get home.
So what can I do to keep all my files with me but sync them quickly, easily and free?
I need a new signature... i'm bored of the old one!
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Re: Best way to sync files across multiple computers?
13-01-2010 8:30 AM
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SyncToy any use?
jelv (a.k.a Spoon Whittler) Why I have left Plusnet (warning: long post!) Broadband: Andrews & Arnold Home::1 (FTTC 80/20) Line rental: Pulse 8 Home Line Rental (£14.40/month) Mobile: iD mobile (£4/month) |
Re: Best way to sync files across multiple computers?
13-01-2010 9:38 AM
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look for a copy of windows rsync, it will keep your folders in sync and do incremental changes as well
Re: Best way to sync files across multiple computers?
13-01-2010 9:55 AM
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Does that do anything different to SyncToy? I think I'm happier using a free add-on provided by Microsoft.
(I just wish it didn't have "Toy" in the name - it's far from being a toy)
(I just wish it didn't have "Toy" in the name - it's far from being a toy)
jelv (a.k.a Spoon Whittler) Why I have left Plusnet (warning: long post!) Broadband: Andrews & Arnold Home::1 (FTTC 80/20) Line rental: Pulse 8 Home Line Rental (£14.40/month) Mobile: iD mobile (£4/month) |
Re: Best way to sync files across multiple computers?
13-01-2010 10:15 AM
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No idea I don't use windows any more, that was just a solution.
Re: Best way to sync files across multiple computers?
16-01-2010 8:52 PM
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Quote from: jelv http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SyncToy any use?
Forgot to come back! Yes, does the trick wonderfully
I need a new signature... i'm bored of the old one!
Re: Best way to sync files across multiple computers?
16-01-2010 9:16 PM
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Glad to help - I've used it for a few years for several different purposes.
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