Everyday Nerd

Do you work on more that one computer?  Do you transfer files between the two often?  Wish there was an easy way for your files to be on both computers?  Guess what?  FolderShare is the answer!

Windows Live! FolderShare (beta) provides either a one-way or two-way automatic file synchronization between 2 or more computers.  With desktop clients for PC and Mac (Sorry no Linux), syncing files is as simple as “Set it and forget it.”

One GREAT feature of FolderShare, is the ability to access your files remotely, even if you didn’t set them up for synchronization.  You securely browse your remote hard drive(s) and access any file on you remote computer.

In addition, you can create Shared Libraries, and automatically share files with anyone you wish, while keeping your Personal libraries completely secure.

Although FolderShare boasts the Live! name, it is not integrated with Passport, or Live sign-on.  FolderShare used to be it’s own company, but was purchased by Microsoft about two years ago.  Since then Microsoft has made some enhancements, as well as making the product available for free!  I’m certain that the same technology that is used for FolderShare is also being incorporated into Windows Live! Mesh service.  I have used Mesh, and must say, I like FolderShare better - mostly because of the ability to browse my remote hard drive.

Anyway, if you are a multi-computer user, this is a great product for you.

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Live’s online storage service Sky Drive is now Live, and out of Beta - and best of all, Microsoft has increased it’s storage capacity to 5GB! :)  Gotta love that!

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Ok, so you’re not a big Google Calendar user.  You are 100% Microsoft junkie, and have been using Hotmail since it was created.  Good for you. 

I like by Live Mail account, but am not going to pay for premium features, like syncing my Outlook Calendar for a price.  Well, that will soon be a free service!  LiveSide is reporting that a new version of Outlook Connector is in the works, and it allows one to sync their Outlook Calendar with Live / Hotmail Calendar for Free!

Stay tuned, I’ll post when it is available…

Amazon has OneCare for just $28.99, which means that the rebate check of $30 will actually net you a $1.01 profit!

Make sure you order OneCare through Amazon, and not one of its third-party retailers. To make sure, on the right side, above the “Add to Shopping Cart” button, it will say “In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com”.

For more info on OneCare, go here:  Microsoft Live OneCare

I received my invite from Microsoft for Office Live last week, and have been very happy with the service so far!

It is extremely easy upload and open documents, and is even easier with the supplied plug-ins available for Office 2003 / 2007 - allowing open and save right from office to your Live Workspace.

Collaboration is a breeze.  Share documents with ease, and even host a Webex / Live Meeting clone right from the web page.  Full functionality conferencing tools are included, such as screen sharing, handouts etc.

Being as this product is still in beta, it does have some bugs, but I’m very happy with it as is, and am sure that come release time, I’ll be even happier!

Microsoft Office Live Workspace