Everything is extremely concise: the name of the task is to make sense if you need many different synchronization tasks with different parameters. Folders A and B – here Specify the path to synchronized folders. Advice. It is recommended to create a separate folder on the Mac in which all the necessary documents will be stored for synchronization.
Filter Folder – When entering certain rules, you can exclude subded folders from data exchange. For example: ! = Folder1, and! = Folder2, and! = Folder3. Filter file – similar to files. For example, you do not want to synchronize files with the DOC and PDF extension, then register this rule:! END = .DOC, and! END = .PDF
Synchronization mode – in the basic version of the program there are two:
- <A-B> (bidirectional synchronization mode)
- <a + b> (bidirectional sync mode without tracking exceptions)
By putting a checkbox “Move files to delete to a special folder”, the program will create the _DelSyncFiles folder in which the modified files that are identified during synchronization will be stored. There are also two storage modes:
– REPLACING (replacement) – old will be replaced by new
– Adding – all versions of files will be stored until your Mac memory is running.
When all the necessary parameters are exhibited only to click “Synchronize the task”.
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As you see Sync Folders for Mac, a very simple and unpretentious program, configuring it once you can forever close the question of the relevance of data on the computer and external media.
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Key Features
- Automatic or manual file synchronization between your Mac and USB flash drives
- Create multiple sync tasks with different parameters and settings
- Flexible folder pairing—designate any two folders as sync sources
- Filter and exclude specific subfolders from synchronization to keep things organized
- Free version includes core functionality without limitations on basic syncing tasks
Pros and Cons
- Pros:
- Saves you from the tedious USB shuffle between computers
- Simple, straightforward interface—no confusing bells and whistles
- Works great for keeping document versions current across devices
- Cons:
- Requires manual setup of sync tasks and folder paths
- Limited filtering options compared to more advanced sync utilities
Bottom Line
If you’re tired of playing USB drive hot potato between your Mac and other computers, Sync Folders is worth grabbing. It’s perfect for anyone who regularly edits documents across multiple machines and wants to automate the headache of keeping everything in sync.
