Picture this. You are finished working on a document in your office and suddenly remember that you need to make some edits after reaching home.
So, how do you access it? And, even if somehow you accessed it, how do you keep the files synced up on both the systems (home and workplace)?
Well, you could literally carry a USB all the time and use it on multiple computers, but it doesn’t sync both files simultaneously. So, without much delay, let’s get into the article to explore various better alternatives to sync your files.
How to Sync Files between Multiple Computers?
If you use a Windows system, there’s already an option to sync your files on the same network.
On the other hand, you can use the cloud storage services like OneDrive and iCloud that come built-in in Windows (10 & 11) and Mac, respectively.
Also, you can use various third-party applications that sync your data across multiple computers.
To learn more in detail, you can continue reading the section below.
Share Files Over the Same Network (Windows)
Windows allows you to share and sync files between PCs on the same network. You can allow other computers only to view your files or make changes to them.
You can follow the steps below to do it.
Make the Folder Available for Syncing
First, you need to make the folder available for syncing. You can do it as follows.
- Right-click on the folder you want to sync with other computers on the network and click the Properties option.
- Under the Sharing tab, click the Share button. Additionally, note the network path above it after sharing the folder.
- Then, click the dropdown at the end of the search bar, select Everyone and click the Add button next to it. If you don’t find it, you can manually type it.
- Additionally, assign the permission level next to Everyone.
- Read: other systems can only view the shared file.
- Read/Write: other systems can view and modify (add, delete, rename) the contents of the file/folder.
- Next, click Share and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Click Apply and Close to exit the open window.
- Next, open the control panel and navigate to Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Advanced sharing settings.
- Expand the Private dropdown and select the Turn on network discovery so that your system is visible to others in the network. Also, make sure you have enabled Turn on file and printer sharing below it.
- Additionally, expand the All Networks dropdown and select the Turn on password protected sharing option so that one needs to know the password to access your network-shared files.
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Source: https://www.technewstoday.com/how-to-sync-files-between-computers/