Backing up important data is always a good approach so that it can be easily recovered if something goes wrong. However, it would be a tedious job to back up a folder manually. But, using a folder ...

The open source file synchronization / backup software ' FreeFileSync ' 'I want to keep a spare notebook PC in the same way because I have stored a complete set of files in the notebook SSD' or 'some ...

Dropbox Folder Sync allows you to set up sync links for the data Dropbox doesn’t easily sync, and does it without moving anything from Windows Explorer. Dropbox is a useful service that proves its ...

I’m a big fan of cloud-storage services like Dropbox and Windows Live SkyDrive, which make it a snap to sync and share your files. However, there’s one limitation I don’t like: To add a folder to your ...

For a wallet-friendly price of $19.97, Laplink's PCsync 6 utility that can benefit everyone who's looking to make vital files accessible from any of their computers, or to migrate data from one system ...

Josh Lowensohn joined CNET in 2006 and now covers Apple. Before that, Josh wrote about everything from new Web start-ups, to remote-controlled robots that watch your house. Prior to joining CNET, Josh ...

You can buy specific software to sync your files and folders, but it may not offer the flexibility you need. A good PowerShell script, however, can help you build a custom solution that meets all your ...

Data synchronization for two tower computers and a laptop is a daily routine for me. MAIN tower is in my home office; SPARE tower is in my university office; Norwich University supplies me with a ...

Editor’s Note: This article, published in our August 2008 issue, includes information on .Mac, which will be replaced by MobileMe in early July. Any instructions may change significantly. Most people ...

You can buy specific software to sync your files and folders, but it may not offer the flexibility you need. A good PowerShell script, however, can help you build a custom solution that meets all your ...