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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Question: I understand that syncing files would probably require the computer(s) to be on…but does the remote access feature also require the remote computer to be on all the time as well?
@Jess – Yes, the remote access does require the the remote computer to be on, and Sync to be running.