I create a new Chronosync script and set the left source as my "documents" folder on my desktop and the right source as the documents folder on my laptop. Make sure to read the Macworld article about using multiple libraries. I only sync those one way (from the desktop to the laptop). Also, the iPhoto and iTunes libraries are handled very sepcifically. I don't want to run out of space on my portable. While my Mac Pro has 750GB of drive space, my poor Powerbook only has 120GB (upgraded myself). I find it easier to use a series of Chronosync scripts to sync specific items rather than just doing a sync of the two home folders. The instructions that follow will outline bidirectional syncing since it is slightly more complicated. After the intial sync, you'll want to setup two way syncing to keep both machines identical. I am starting with the idea that my desktop has all of the master documents and I want to do an initial sync to replicate everything to my laptop. The first time you run the script, choose "Left to Right" sync. Mount the remote machine (in this case it is my laptop). There are some particular caveats that I will emphasize to keep from screwing up either machine. Here's a brief breakdown of how to setup Chronosync to keep two machines up to date. It only syncs files that have been modified, so it saves time and drive space. As the name implies, Chronosync has a built in scheduler that will run any script at a predetermined time. I've been using it for about a year now for nightly backups to an external drive and it works great. It can synchronize two directions, archive deleted files, and even email a log file to you when it's all done. This application is one of those little gems that just works well. Today I was just thinking, "wouldn't it be great if I could do the same with all of my other documents?" Then I suddenly realized I own the must have application Chronosync by Econ technologies. Sure, all of my bookmarks, contacts, and keychains are all in sync between the two machines, but it just doesn't handle large data backups very well. But their Backup application just doesn't work very well. Apple's "Sync" utility does work great with a dot mac account. Many items only exist on one machine or the other. But, eventually you realize that there is a fly in the ointment. I have a powerful workstation for Aperture and a nice portable for couch surfing. You would think that this would be ideal. My particular setup is a Mac Pro in the study and an older 17" Powerbook in the living room. Internet Server Mode.Thanks to Apple's aggressive release cycle, many Mac owners have a couple of different machines sitting at home. 20Īdding a Firewall Exception for CCSLite. Information is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice.ġ. Photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without the prior written consent of ChronoTrackĬhronoTrack Systems shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. This document contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. ChronoTrack Systems shall not be liableįor errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, The implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, Trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners.ĬhronoTrack Systems, Inc. “Windows” is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. “ChronoTrack”, “MiniTrack”, “D-Tag”, “B-Tag”, and “D-Tag Interrogator” are trademarks of ChronoTrack Systems, Inc. © Copyright 2012 ChronoTrack Systems, Inc. Microsoft Word - miniTrack_UserManual_v1.6-FCC-IC3.docx
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