If you’re looking for a free way to sync files across all your devices—and you don’t mind putting a little work into it—SyncThing might be your answer.
Compared to cloud storage services such as OneDrive (see page 45) and Dropbox, SyncThing isn’t the easiest service to set up. Its interface is unintuitive, and even figuring out what to install can lead to confusion. But when everything clicks, it’s fantastic. Because it’s not dependent on remote servers, SyncThing can transfer files faster than cloud-based services. It’s also more flexible, with an array of granular controls over what gets synced where. Even cloud storage users might find utility in SyncThing as a supplemental tool after getting past its setup hurdles.
Let’s dig into how you can do that. And did I mention SyncThing is free?
WHAT IS SYNCTHING?
SyncThing is a peer-to-peer file sync service, meaning that your devices form a.
