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Sharing Synchronization Secrets

Most of us have several machines, and most of us are pretty mobile. So how do you keep a common set of files accessible from different PCs and locations? Are your files in the cloud or on a server? Do you use remote-control software and have one PC as the master? Any cool third-party apps help you out in this regard?

I'm looking to explore the best options in an upcoming feature story for Redmond. Share your solution with the world be writing me at [email protected].

Posted by Doug Barney on January 04, 2010


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