Synkron Syncs Files and Folders Across Platforms [Featured Download] (20)
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Windows/Mac/Linux: Free, open-source application Synkron is a powerful file-syncing utility that syncs files across platforms. The apps's marquee features include support for syncing multiple folders, automatic scheduled syncs, and restore capabilities for files that may have been accidentally overwritten during a sync. Apps like previously mentioned Dropbox boasting instantaneous sync between your PCs and the web are all the rage right now, but Synkron has its own appeal—namely that it's a local sync tool, so ...
Fruux Syncs Contacts and Calendars Across Macs [Featured Mac Download] (12)
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Mac OS X only: Free preference pane application Fruux syncs Address Book, iCal, and tasks between different Macs. To use it, just install the preference pane and create a new account with Fruux. Once you've verified your account, go ahead and run your first synchronization. Fruux uploads your contact and calendar information to the cloud so it's ready to sync to any of your other Macs. Just wash, rinse, and repeat with as many computers ...
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Ben said:
"Crazy potential" if it manages to become cross browser and cross platform.
Feature: The 20 Best iPod Utilities (3)
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With a new generation of iPods on the market this holiday season, your reliable old iPod may not seem as shiny as it once did. But with the help of third party applications and utilities, you can unlock tons of useful functionality you never knew was there and revive that aging iPod so it doesn't look quite so bad next to its successors. Whether new or old, the following 20 iPod utilities can help you ...
Gbridge Does Simple but Secure File Sharing, Syncing, and VNC [Featured Windows Download] (36)
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Windows only: Free application Gbridge sets up a virtual private network between any computer over the internet using your Google account as a starting point. Once set up, Gbridge allows you to share files, connect to and remotely control a computer using VNC, sync folders, and back up files to another computer. If you've got Google Talk/Gmail chat friends using Gbridge, the app provides the same functionality between your computer and theirs. It all sounds ...
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Hey big brother, can you just hold on to.. you know.. everything for me?
Gbridge Does Simple but Secure File Sharing, Syncing, and VNC [Featured Windows Download] (9)
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Windows only: Free application Gbridge sets up a virtual private network between any computer over the internet using your Google account as a starting point. Once set up, Gbridge allows you to share files, connect to and remotely control a computer using VNC, sync folders, and back up files to another computer. If you've got Google Talk/Gmail chat friends using Gbridge, the app provides the same functionality between your computer and theirs. It all sounds ...
O-Marks Syncs Your Foxmarks Bookmarks to Your iPhone [Featured IPhone Download] (19)
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iPhone/iPod touch only: Free application O-Marks automatically syncs bookmarks to your iPhone from Firefox-syncing tool Foxmarks or from your Delicious account. The most intriguing feature for Firefox users is the Foxmarks integration, since once you've set up O-Marks with Foxmarks, your Firefox bookmarks now automatically sync to your iPhone. That means you don't need to use Safari just to sync bookmarks to your iPhone anymore. It just takes a little know-how to get it set ...
O-Marks Syncs Your Foxmarks Bookmarks to Your iPhone [Featured IPhone Download] (4)
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iPhone/iPod touch only: Free application O-Marks automatically syncs bookmarks to your iPhone from Firefox-syncing tool Foxmarks or from your Delicious account. The most intriguing feature for Firefox users is the Foxmarks integration, since once you've set up O-Marks with Foxmarks, your Firefox bookmarks now automatically sync to your iPhone. That means you don't need to use Safari just to sync bookmarks to your iPhone anymore. It just takes a little know-how to get it set ...
Foxmarks Beta-Testing Profile-Specific Password Sync [Beta Beat] (14)
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Our favorite bookmark-syncing extension for Firefox, Foxmarks, is venturing into syncing your passwords as well as your bookmarks between browsers over the internet. Coupled with Foxmarks' new profile support, you can selectively sync what passwords go where and keep your banking passwords at home and your IT passwords at work. You have to opt into the password sync beta to enable it in your Foxmarks account. Of course, trusting your important passwords to a feature ...
Foxmarks Beta-Testing Profile-Specific Password Sync [Beta Beat] (1)
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Our favorite bookmark-syncing extension for Firefox, Foxmarks, is venturing into syncing your passwords as well as your bookmarks between browsers over the internet. Coupled with Foxmarks' new profile support, you can selectively sync what passwords go where and keep your banking passwords at home and your IT passwords at work. You have to opt into the password sync beta to enable it in your Foxmarks account. Of course, trusting your important passwords to a feature ...
Microsoft Phone Data Manager Syncs Your Phone Wirelessly [Featured Windows Download] (10)
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Windows only: Microsoft's free Phone Data Manager syncs contacts, music, pictures, and videos between your phone and your desktop and the web. More specifically, the contacts are synced to the internet with Windows Live (meaning you'll need a Windows Live login), and the media is synced with any folder you choose on your desktop. Microsoft Phone Data Manager syncs over USB or Bluetooth, and Microsoft has published a list of supported and unsupported phones. The ...
DropBox Leaves Private Beta, Invite No Longer Necessary [Syncing] (29)
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One of Lifehacker readers' favorite file syncing tools, Dropbox, left private beta today and registration is now open to all. If you're unfamiliar with the service check out how Dropbox syncs and backs up files between computers instantaneously.
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Wesley said:
After using this a little while, this thing is awesome. Has PC, Mac, Linux, and very-iPhone friendly web page. 2GB storage. Nice way to share files across all my computers (which is annoying), and maybe to help back-up important stuff.
Docstoc Sync Automatically Syncs Documents to the Web [Featured Download] (12)
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Windows/Mac: Free application Docstoc Sync automatically synchronizes files between your desktop computer and previously mentioned document sharing web site Docstoc. Once installed, the application monitors your documents folders and automatically syncs any changes you make. Documents can be uploaded as either public or private (any file in your My Documents folder defaults to private), which means you can use the app to either share docs on the web or back them up privately. Docstop Sync ...
Salling Media Sync Puts iTunes Music on Your Non-iPhone Cell [Featured Download] (31)
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Windows/Mac: Cross-platform application Salling Media Sync synchronizes music from your iTunes library to a number of popular cell phones that don't begin with a little 'i.' The app syncs music by playlist or—if you're phone's got room for it—it can sync your entire library. The interface is clean and helpful, and the list of supported devices is large (though it currently supports mostly Nokia, Sony, and Sony Ericsson phones). Media Sync is available in both ...
Call for Help: Sync bookmarks between IE and Firefox? (1)
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Dual-browser reader Kit writes: I've been trying to find a free software that is capable of synchronizing Bookmarks/Favorites between Firefox and Internet Explorer. I'd love something like Google...
Glide Web-based Desktop Now Syncs Local Files [Web As Desktop] (3)
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Like all web-based desktops (or "webtops"), Glide OS offers applications and document access on a virtual desktop you log into using only your browser. But today they unveil one very useful feature that sets it apart from previously mentioned EyeOS and its cousins: the Glide OS desktop application, which imports and syncs desktop files to and from your Glide webtop. Install Glide Desktop Applications on multiple desktops for automatic synchronization of all of your files ...
Apple to add iPhone notes syncing to Mail.app? (7)
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Filed under: iPod Family, Rumors, iPhone A loyal reader recently sent in a tip asking us had we seen a dialog in Mail.app. The dialog in question is produced when creating a new note and pressing command + b. You would expect it to be a shortcut for bold, but no ... it brings up the above dialog. The dialog specifies that by converting the note to Rich Text, devices such as the iPhone will ...
Back Up and Sync Your Cell Phone with BitPim [Cell Phones] (54)
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Those of us who have forgone a fancy BlackBerry, Treo, or iPhone know a standard cell phone is probably the most non-interactive, un-tweakable device in the gadget stable. But for many phones, there's a way around overpriced cables, intentionally weak Bluetooth software, and lack of good syncing software. The multi-tool of phone data, BitPim, is a free, open-source, cross-platform solution that can back up all or most of your phone's data, put your home-baked ringtones ...
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jezarnold said:
I don't see nokia (especially Symbian V3).. some of the most popular phones in the world!
Back Up and Sync Your Cell Phone with BitPim [Cell Phones] (3)
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Those of us who have forgone a fancy BlackBerry, Treo, or iPhone know a standard cell phone is probably the most non-interactive, un-tweakable device in the gadget stable. But for many phones, there's a way around overpriced cables, intentionally weak Bluetooth software, and lack of good syncing software. The multi-tool of phone data, BitPim, is a free, open-source, cross-platform solution that can back up all or most of your phone's data, put your home-baked ringtones ...
Quick Tip: Quick Sync Only Calendar and Address Book To Your iPhone [Giz Tips] (2)
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Here's a quick tip on how to sync only your address book and calendar with your iPhone—perfect for the times when you want to get in and out and not worry about whether it's going to transfer five albums or back up all your apps. Just use iSync by pulling down the dropdown in the iSync icon and hitting sync there. Remember to set your phone to manual sync in iTunes first or it'll run ...
Fire Eagle Shares Your Location Across Applications [Location Awareness] (17)
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Yahoo officially launches Fire Eagle, a web service that stores your current physical location in the world and syncs it with applications you set up on your own terms. Sign up for Fire Eagle, then add applications that use your location information—like BriteKite, Dopplr, and MovableType. Fire Eagle acts as the go-between, storing your location, and sharing it with apps according to rules you set up. Fire Eagle allows you to share your locations with ...
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Bobby said:
Things like this is why Yahoo needs to be bought by Google!
