Sync files between devices with Syncthing
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Conclusion
Syncthing supports numerous platforms and is suitable for home data synchronization and for the exchange of data among colleagues and friends. Configuration is straightforward and synchronization works perfectly. Thus, it is easy to look past some minor issues that are still present in the software. Altogether, Syncthing is highly recommendable, especially as an open source alternative to proprietary programs and the ever-present data privacy concerns that come with use of the cloud.
Infos
- BitTorrent Sync: https://www.getsync.com
- Syncthing: http://syncthing.net
- BEP: https://github.com/syncthing/specs/blob/master/BEPv1.md
- Syncthing Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nutomic.syncthingandroid&hl=en
- Startup directions: http://docs.syncthing.net/intro/getting-started.html
- Extended documentation: http://docs.syncthing.net
- FAQ: http://docs.syncthing.net/users/faq.html#faq
- Modifying router settings: http://docs.syncthing.net/users/firewall.html#firewall-setup
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