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MattyMac
Oct 19, 2008, 12:34 PM
I just picked up a new aluminum MacBook. I also have an iMac. Is there a way to make everything the same on both systems? If I change or add a file to one it will do the same on the other. Basically keeping them in sync. I do have mobile me if that helps.


cantthinkofone
Oct 19, 2008, 05:19 PM
You can start with carbon copy cloner.

after that i don't know.
aristobrat
Oct 19, 2008, 05:21 PM
If you have MobileMe, anything you put in your iDisk will be the same on any computer you access the iDisk from.

You also might want to check out ChronoSync. It's a third-party tool that's typically recommended in discussions like this. Takes a little bit to get setup, but it's fairly powerful and can keep everything in sync.
MattyMac
Oct 19, 2008, 05:29 PM
If you have MobileMe, anything you put in your iDisk will be the same on any computer you access the iDisk from.

You also might want to check out ChronoSync. It's a third-party tool that's typically recommended in discussions like this. Takes a little bit to get setup, but it's fairly powerful and can keep everything in sync.

I only have 10gb of storage on iDisk.

I'll look into ChronoSync.

Thanks.
MattyMac
Nov 1, 2008, 09:11 AM
ChronoSync is $30. Does anyone know of a software that does the same thing for free and is just a reliable?
jaw04005
Nov 1, 2008, 10:22 PM
ChronoSync is $30. Does anyone know of a software that does the same thing for free and is just a reliable?

ChronoSync is just a GUI version of the rysnc command line tool. Learn how to use the Terminal and rysnc or pay the $30.

Also, Microsoft's Live Mesh will keep designated folders in sync between both Macs and PCs. It's free, for now. www.mesh.com