Friday 19 October 2012

Syncing Information from a Durable Laptop

By Allyson Westcot


There are a number of methods to keep your data in synchronization among multiple computers, both paid and free. Some are instant, and some require a little bit of forethought and work on your side. Decide which is best for you, and you'll always have the most updated files at hand.

You could set up a web-based e-mail account and email the most recent version of a document to the email that's accessible from anywhere. It's easy to download when you're at another PC to copy over the old info. You may use a free, net-based e-mail so you can access it from anywhere easily.

You could also copy the files from your system to a USB drive so you'll always have the updated document. The hazards here are losing the drive or having it fail. A syncing service may be the best for those that travel often and work on the road with rugged laptops.

How you choose to sync files will have lots to do with whether you'll have to pay for a service. Google Docs and other equivalent services are free, and let you access your files from anywhere. There additionally are free and paid options if you would like documents to sync between devices either frequently or on-the-fly.

A cloud service that keeps a copy of your files on its server and syncs them between devices could be ideal. Many permit you to use the service free if you limit the size of your total files to a few megabytes, or they might have a 30-day or 60-day free trial so you can get a feel for the interface. Paid services may offer more features, permit larger storage limits or have different systems of input that could be less complicated for you. The key here is to research the different services carefully before parting with your money to make certain you get exactly what you want.




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