Linking computers

[Kettle]

Anyone know how, and whats required? I ask because I have a work desktop and laptop, and I would like for them to mirror one another with their file structure, outlook pst files, favorites, etc.

I recall hearing something in the past about a briefcase function I think, but have no clue about it.

Rep for explanation.

[PanthaSan]

There are many ways of doing this.

I usually create folders on both machines that have a unique name like "1A Gen Docs."

Just copy over the whole folder as required from one machine to the other.

There are also programs we use at work called Sharepoint. When a change is made, it will let you know an ask if you want to update the current machine you are logged onto.

[Kettle]

i'd like to dock the laptop, and it just backup basically from the desktop. that way i'm basically taking my desktop with me when i leave. we have shared drives, but i'd like to do away with relying on vpn.

[Scrumtrilescent]

BeyondCompare

[PanthaSan]

BeyondCompare

Winner winner!

[TarPanther9180]

Does your company not have an IT department?

[Kettle]

Does your company not have an IT department?

yes but i have to submit help tickets and all that poo. i'd rather waste that time with huddlers getting an idea before requesting things i don't have a good knowledge of.

[PanthaSan]

yes but i have to submit help tickets and all that poo. i'd rather waste that time with huddlers getting an idea before requesting things i don't have a good knowledge of.

Uh oh, might be a good time to update your resume.

The gods of IT do not like it when mere mortals go messing with their stuff......:D

[Kettle]

i'm not messing with it. i am trying to learn about it though.

[TarPanther9180]

Ah, I see....as long as you aren't working for a certain tire company based out of Greensboro, that's cool....otherwise I'd be pissed ;)

Beyondcompare isn't bad. You could look at something like Google docs too. Sharepoint is a lot to setup and would be wise for your IT folks to set that up centrally for all the remote users.

[TarPanther9180]

Uh oh, might be a good time to update your resume.

The gods of IT do not like it when mere mortals go messing with their stuff......:D

No, we sure as Hell don't ;)

[Kettle]

i really thought that there was an easy way. like getting the docking station connected to the tower through a CAT 5.

[TarPanther9180]

i really thought that there was an easy way. like getting the docking station connected to the tower through a CAT 5.

Well, technically, you can do that....but it would be a LOT harder to setup and it isn't the most efficient way of doing it.

[Kettle]

i have to LAN ports at my desk. so the software is the way to go?