Best technique for managing two laptops, with a mirror of content in both directions?


jayonsoftware said:
Any software that can make a replica of my source disk. For example, if I install new software on my PC1, can that change be reflected on Pc2, assuming both PCs are the same spec?. I have a laptop and a desktop. Use the laptop when I am working at a client site, but in the office, the desktop as it's a lot faster.

Currently, I use Dropbox to sync. This works fine if you are working with individual files. What I am trying to avoid is installing software twice.

Anyone tried https://www.goodsync.com/goodsync-connect

Jay
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I use the paid version of GoodSync on a daily basis. Highly recommended for backup "jobs," which can have very granular options and folders to include an exclude.

I used to use FreeFileSync but that utility could not cope with large differences between the same folder on different systems.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 2H25
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DIY
    CPU
    AMD 9900X
    Motherboard
    MSI X870E Carbon
    Memory
    64 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD 9070 XT
    Sound Card
    built-in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 24"
    Hard Drives
    Sabrent 1 TB NVMe, 4 x SSD (need to check models), 4 x 3.5" HDD, 8-16 TB, all WD
    PSU
    Seasonic 850
    Case
    Fractal Design North XL (which I likw)
    Cooling
    Corsair AIO for CPU, fans for case
    Keyboard
    Das Keyboard 4
    Mouse
    Corsair M65 (white)
    Internet Speed
    1 TB download
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender
    Other Info
    Also have Lenovo T14S laptop (me) and Lenovo Slim 71 (wife)
x509 said:
I use the paid version of GoodSync on a daily basis. Highly recommended for backup "jobs," which can have very granular options and folders to include an exclude.

I used to use FreeFileSync but that utility could not cope with large differences between the same folder on different systems.
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In FreeFileSync you can specify your own custom command, thereby it gives the option to let FastCopy handle the actual copying of the files, which fixes those problems.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus TUF Gaming F16 (2024)
    CPU
    i7 13650HX
    Memory
    16GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Cooling
    2× Arc Flow Fans, 4× exhaust vents, 5× heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Internet Speed
    30Mbit/s up, 500Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
    Antivirus
    What's an antivirus?
  • Operating System
    11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Medion S15450
    CPU
    i5 1135G7
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    2TB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Internet Speed
    30Mbit/s up, 500Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
x509 said:
I use the paid version of GoodSync on a daily basis. Highly recommended for backup "jobs," which can have very granular options and folders to include an exclude.

I used to use FreeFileSync but that utility could not cope with large differences between the same folder on different systems.
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So can it do block level? For example, if I install Word on System A, it will also get installed on System B.

Another thing I want is, let's say, one got access to my system and they erased some files or encrypted my files for ransomware, I do not want these files to be erased/encrypted on system b.

May be both of the above requirement cant be met with one solution

Jay
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
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