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Syncing files between computers with FolderShare
Stew | Jul 7 2006
For those of you on Windows or MacOS who have not yet discovered it, Microsoft offers a free service called FolderShare that allows for automatic file syncronization between multiple computers or remote access to your computer's files via the website. No files are actually stored on the website, but your computer must be up and running to access it remotely. I'm currently using the sync feature between my home and work computers. I've found it particularly useful in syncing my EverNote databases (no more having to keep them on a USB key). Also, I now have access to all of my project support materials from work. I'm still experimenting, but I'll report back with my findings. Now if only a Linux version was available too... POSTED IN:
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That looks really interesting. I...
That looks really interesting. I have gone to RUNNING Evernote and Great News off of my U3 Cruzer Micro 512MB key.
I have not had a problem yet. I use SlickRun to setup a keyword to the EN DB file and it works like a charm.
Michael
I have been using FolderShare...
I have been using FolderShare for over a year, and it is perfect for making sure that your work and home computer is synchronized. Fully automatic.
The drawback is that both computers need to be online at the sametime.
Now I am trying Subversion to keep my files synchronized. The only negative thing is that it is not automatic. The positive is that I get an extra backup on my Subversion server (I use Dreamhost).
I have tried using a USB key, but I did tend to forget it.
solid foldershare user..
I’m in the same boat - I love foldershare and use it to basically backup all my non-media data.
I have two Mac PC’s and two Windows PC’s and keep data synced between them all!
Who needs backup when you have this kind of redundancy?
There’s two distinct
There’s two distinct reasons for backup:
“Oh, shit, the hard drive melted.”
“Oh, shit, I wish I had that back the way it was yesterday.”
Replication is for the first reason. Syncing is to keep replication disk space and such from skyrocketing. Neither handles the second reason. The second reason is why we have revision control systems, traditional backups, and other such tools.
Google Docs = A better way
I used to use it when the thing was still called Live Skydrive. That 1GB limit (now 5) was really frustrating so I stopped using it. I currently use Google Docs to backup my documents and presentations. It also allows me to view and make changes. For a total backup, I use Mozy.com