What everybody
ought to know about File Sync Software
File synchronization software is a new development in the
backup software industry. It blends backup software
with remote PC control to give users extreme flexibility to
work on projects, documents, and files at more
then on computer; while simultaneously keeping the most recent
copy with revisions available at all locations.
Who is File Sync Software ideal for?
Anyone who works at home on documents they use at work, or
those that work on both a laptop and a desktop. Using a file
synchronizer like BeInSync ensures you keep all important
files backed up and updated on more then one machine without
the hassle of having to move files around with external
media (i.e. CD-RW or USB jump drives).
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How does File Sync Software work?
We'll use BeInSync as an example (as it's probably
the most popular software that does this) as we describe how
the process works.
You first need an account with BeInSync (you can
sign up for a free trial here). Once
joined you download the BeInSync desktop application on the
first and ideally main machine you want to keep in sync.
From here you select which files and folders you want to
ensure stay synchronized. The process will start that files are
transferred to the BeInSync server. This happens in the back
ground and has very little effect on the performance of your
computer.
Next, you must download the BeInSync file synchronization
software on your other computer(s). You select where you
want the files and folders you're keeping synced on the
other machine(s) and that's it your all set .
Files that you've chosen will now be kept up to date on both
machines pending both computers are always on. If for some
reason on of the computers isn't on it will sync the next time
you boot up.
The finer points of BeInSync
As mentioned you get a 14 day Free
Trial when you first sign up for BeInSync. This allows you to
test drive the process and the software to ensure it
provides the backup and folder and files synchronization you
need.
Setup is very fast, taking all of about 2 minutes per
computer once you have the software downloaded, and the price
is less then $60 per year for 5 GB of
storage and file sync space.
Other points worth noting about File Sync Software
- The files you store online can be accessed from any web
browser through a secure interface.
- All of the files you sync between machine(s) are also
backed up online
- You can use your one license from BeInSync on up to 5
different computers at a time
- You can share files with others securely online
If you've been thinking about trying out a file
synchronization software solution the results and time savings
you'll get are probably better then you can even imagine.
Give BeInSync a try, it's Free for 14 days and
you can install it on your computers and give it a test
drive. You don't have anything to lose and probably a lot of
time to gain if the file sync software works for you.
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