How to maintain a file between pc and notebook

[iamchel]

I recently purchased a notebook and I'm not entirely sure how I can keep a file updated on both my notebook and pc. I'm doing some programming and I'd like to be able to edit the code on my pc and then if I want, to be able to go right to my notebook and pick up where I left off. Is there an easy way to do this? Thanks.

Both are using windows 7 btw.

 

[Dryfter]

I use "Dropbox" for that sort of thing. Might not be practical for coding, but it's free, so it's worth a try.

 

[iamchel]

Well I'm looking for something that will keep a persistent connection between the two. It doesn't need to be done via a web service like drop box since I'll only be using it over my home network.

 

[THRiLL KiLL]

write a batch file using robocopy and use windows scheduler to kick it of at specified intervals

 

[postmark]

Windows live mesh 2011?

http://explore.live.com/windows-live-mesh?os=other

 

[heymrdj]

Can you just use Windows 7 homegroup, save your projects under a shared directory on your desktop, and then map that shared homegroup directory on your laptop so that it's accessible anytime you turn the laptop on? That would be a persistent connection and the files would be just as fresh on one system as it would be the other. Wouldn't take more than 10-15 minutes to set up.

 

[postmark]

Only problem with Home Group would be if he's using the laptop when he's not connected to his home network. Then unless he has a VPN setup, he doesn't have access to the files.

 

[Fardringle]

There are quite a few different ways to accomplish this, but I vote for the simplest options (less trouble and less likely to fail) whenever possible. In this case, I would just keep the file on a thumb drive (with a regular backup stored somewhere more permanent) and carry that with you. Plug it in to the desktop when you are working there, and plug it in to the laptop when you're away from the desk. The homegroup sharing option is simpler, but won't work when you aren't actually at home (as postmark mentioned). This way will let you work on the file no matter where you are, even if you don't have an Internet connection available.

 

[oynaz]

There are quite a few different ways to accomplish this, but I vote for the simplest options (less trouble and less likely to fail) whenever possible. In this case, I would just keep the file on a thumb drive (with a regular backup stored somewhere more permanent) and carry that with you. Plug it in to the desktop when you are working there, and plug it in to the laptop when you're away from the desk. The homegroup sharing option is simpler, but won't work when you aren't actually at home (as postmark mentioned). This way will let you work on the file no matter where you are, even if you don't have an Internet connection available.

This, or the Dropbox option. Dropbox will let you work on the documents, but not sync them, without internet connection.

 

[Gunbuster]

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