Today I was reminded how efficient, simple and non-intrusive it is, I haven’t thought about it much at all since I started using it. It just works, the signature of a nice piece of software. For Windows and Mac Live Sync is just that. P2P file sync for your personal needs. If you have more than one computer, and ever have the need to just simply have access to the same files or simple programs, I highly recommend that you try it out if you haven’t already.
Currently these are my private sync shares (yes you can share with others too, with different levels of access):
- Tools –All computers, including work computers, participate in synchronizing this share. Programs like: process explorer, cpu-z, notepad2, winmerge, putty etc
- Documents –My personal computers share this.
- Backgrounds –Background pictures I like and encounter. If I find a new one somewhere I just add it to this folder and it is automagically sync:ed to all others. On some computers they are used as screen savers as well (windows built-in photo album screen saver). Computers with Windows 7 switch between these backgrounds automatically.
- Transfer –To be able to simply transfer files between computers. Just drop files in this local folder and they appear on the other computers. Regardless of firewalls etc.
- Favorites – Bookmarks for your selection of browser. Just share the folder where your browser keeps your bookmarks. Then without any hassle or logins somewhere you always have all your favorites/bookmarks right where you want them, in your browser as normal, on all your computers.
Does anyone have any other neat ideas of what you can share like this? Music I don’t really need to share or even download as Spotify has taken care of all that in a great way, and it is legal too.
I like live sync (formerly known as FolderShare) alot. However I prefer Live Mesh. I wouldn't be surprised if Live Sync will be the free service and Live Mesh will eventually cost money.
ReplyDeleteThe benefits of mesh are many, but the most prominent are:
* Integrates with Windows Mobile (snap a picture on your camera and is is "instantly" available in the cloud)
* Live Desktop (where your files always live if you want them too and is always reachable)
* Easier UI (arguably more intrusive, but I really like the way they did it).
* A programming API with a LOE on the local device talking to the MOE in the cloud. Enabling cloud enabled APPs to work seamlessly (well.. almost, but it is still in beta) connected/disconnected.
One big downside to mesh at the moment is the amount of CPU it can hog sometimes when it is synching. Live sync is more or less invisible. This can really be a concern on laptop/mobile.
If all you want to do is keeping a few folders in sync on a few computers, then Live Sync will do this excellently. If you want something fancier go for mesh, but it might not be free after the beta.
I use both myself.
can you tell me how this synchronization is achieved?
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