Efficiency Tip #56 – Synchronize

Microsoft has a nice tool that permits you to synchronize files on two different drives.  It is called Briefcase and it is handy for all sorts of things.

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I carry a USB Flash drive with me all the time.  I keep a copy of my latest project files on the Flash drive.  Let’s say I have a PowerPoint that I am going to use in class.  Right before using it, I make a couple of changes.  That’s great for my class, but the original back at home needs to be updated too.  Because I use the Briefcase on my Flash drive, when I get home I “update” the Briefcase.  Windows checks the original and my Flash drive.  It notifies me that my USB drive has a version of the file that is newer than the one on my home computer.  It asks if I want to update the home computer.

If you use files on multiple computers, check out the Briefcase

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