Chapter 46

Syncing Devices

IN THIS CHAPTER

Synchronizing with content on the network

Setting schedules and events for synchronizations

Dealing with conflicts that occur in synchronizations

Dealing with other types of devices

If you’ve ever had files on a remote device that you wish you could take with you and keep in sync, Windows Sync Center and the Offline File settings can help fulfill your need. These two solutions work together to relieve you of the time-consuming chore of copying data between a remote system and your local computer. This chapter discusses the many options for scheduling and conflict resolution that Sync Center provides.

Sync Center works with many devices, including network drives, flash drives, and portable music players. We briefly discuss these topics, but the majority of functionality regarding synchronizing these devices is included with the software that comes with the device.

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