Syncing or Networking my MacBook and iMac

[zachlegomaniac]

I have an aluminum MB w/ 280 gb hdd, and a refurb iMac 1 tb hdd shipping soon. What is the best way to network and/or sync the computers? They both serve as office and personal computers at the moment, but the iMac will be the computer I use primarily for all of my work. Although, the MacBook will come out into the field with me for use at times as well.

I assume I should sync my iPhone to the MacBook I have always used to sync it to, correct?

I know these may be rudimentary questions, but I've never operated two machines at home.

I should mention I back up each machine to two separate LaCie external hard drives.

Thank you in advance for your insights.

 

[Hellhammer]

Enable file sharing from System Preferences and you can access iMac's files with MacBook and vice versa. DropBox is also a handy app for syncing files

 

[numbersyx]

Try Chronosync and its Agent


Very worthwhile application with free upgrades for life. Here's the link:

http://www.econtechnologies.com/pages/cs/chrono_overview.html

 

[zachlegomaniac]

Enable file sharing from System Preferences and you can access iMac's files with MacBook and vice versa. DropBox is also a handy app for syncing files

Any tips on expanding DropBox size from 2 gb without having to shell out lots of money? I posted a link on my facebook and twitter accounts, but no one jumped on to bump me up an extra 2 per new user. Maybe that's the only way.

Thank you,

Zach

 

[Big Bad D]

Try SugarSync. It has more folder synchronisation options than DropBox and also comes with 5GB free.

 

[satcomer]

Plus bookmark the site File Sharing: Snow Leopard And Windows 7 and the hint in the Apple discussion Snow Leopard 10.6.4 not showing Windows 7 Machines on Finder's Shared. It really works!

Lastly if you are taking a Mac to a home wireless and work wireless then consider the freeware AirportLocation.