Showing posts with label Sync. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sync. Show all posts

Monday, November 19, 2012

New Microsoft SkyDrive Sync Feature

Microsoft has updated SkyDrive to allow users to sync files, but the feature is only available for PC users with Windows 7, 8, and Mac OSx.  According to the article below, the feature has some interesting features.  For example you must sync a folder or all loose files.  You cannot select which particular file to sync. I cannot replicate the feature yet, because today I am working on a laptop with Windows XP.  The sync feature would be helpful for those:
  • Using a device with limited storage
  • Needing to have an iCloud backup

You can read more at http://www.pcworld.com/article/2014283/microsoft-adds-selective-sync-to-skydrive-cloud-storage.html

Interesting, that although I had initially signed up the the (cannot remember - believe it was 25 GB) of storage and then told Microsoft that I wanted to maintain that storage, I am now limited to 7 GB.  When SkyDrive was first offered, it also provided Office web apps.  That feature is not available today on this computer. 

Sunday, February 12, 2012

SyncYour iPhone and/or iPad Using Wi-Fi

Somehow I did not know that I could sync my iPad or iPhone using Wi-Fi until today! A WiFi sync is so convenient!  To do set up iTunes for a Wi-Fi sync:
  • Connect the iPhone or iPad using the USB cable.  
  • When the device shows up in iTunes, place a check mark next to Enable Wi-Fi Sync
  • Disconnect the USB cable
  • On your mobile device, go to Settings > General > iTunes Wi-Fi Sync
  • Click the Sync Now button
It is as easy as that!