What is synchronization? When you make a backup copy your files from the disk where you work to another disk. This disc is used as an archive copy only the files in it are changed only when they change in the workbook. The backup is an exact copy of the working directory, it is in charge. When you use two different computers often have a different need for example, suppose you have two computers a laptop and a desktop and two rows A and B we are working on. The next day work on the desktop in the office and edit both. The night before I go home I copy them on the laptop. In the evening I edit the file A.
I have to remember in the morning when I copy it to the office desktop. the next day office work on the file B. If you want to work in the evening at home I have to remember to copy it on my laptop. Synchronization software that automates this process can become very complex as the number of files, computers on which it works and users that use the file. So the task of synchronization software is to make sure that both computers there is the updated version by replacing the older copy with the latest version. If I want to sync the My Documents folder on two Mac software will build its own My Documents folder as at the time of synchronization, which contains the updated version of all files regardless of from their location and then replicate this imaginary folder on both computers, leaving unchanged the latest files on each and replacing those that have been updated on the other. Synchronize is also making a backup, but it is not true.
In this case there is a computer that controls but the software must be assessed case by case basis, following the chronological order. Synchronization software as opposed to a backup software must be able to manage a conflict. Typically there is a conflict when a file is changed on both computers. This is the file synchronization, which is the most widespread. The same reasoning can be done on individual files. A file is a collection of information, if I can split the single file into smaller pieces and I can instruct the software to synchronize their meaning can change even within the same file. In this way we have to synchronize in a file that is what you do when you sync your Mac with an external device like a cell phone or PDA. The synchronization of data within a file is usually possible thanks to XML. The application you are using iSync.
Mac is data synchronization, can synchronize Address Book, Calendar, Favorites, Apple Mail settings and password in the keychain contained different between multiple Macs. And in my experience works very well. The combination of. Mac and iSync (for mobile devices) makes little effort to always have the updated information.
New versions of iCal and Address Book with Snow Leopard delivered easy synchronization with Web services from Google and Yahoo. You can quickly set up a system that will synchronize your contacts and calendars between your desktop and the Web. Before Snow Leopard, the easiest way to sync Google Calendar with iCal passed by using an application like BusySync . The new version of iCal, Google Calendar supports not only, but Yahoo Calendar. The same features are also available on Address Book.
iSync SYNCHRONIZATION
ISync application is available free from Apple that allows Mac OS X, to synchronize the information in your Address Book (these are all your cards contacts) and iCal (your Calendars and tasks) between multiple devices :
- between your Mac and a mobile phone via a connection Bluetooth
- between your Mac and a diary / PDA Digital Palm or PocketPC.
Using ISNYC on PC
- Launch application iSync
- A windows appears and it is completely blank for now. You'll have to add devices (Mobile or Palm PDA). Once these devices are added, they appear in this window.
- Suffice it then click on Sync Devices to launch > configure synchronization operations.
- For that iSync communicates with your equipment, so they should be add to the window. If the logo of your appliances is properly seen on the window then iSync is working. ISync can perfectly synchronize your computer with your cameras.
- I also advise you to go away in the preferences of iSync and check Show status in menu bar. It is not mandatory, but it handy to have the access directly from the finder bar.
- In the same Preferences window, make sure also that the Enable syncing on this computer is checked, this is obvious.
- Well, now discover how to add and synchronize a Bluetooth mobile phone.
Using ISYNC with Mobile
Thanks to iSync and a connection of Bluetooth can help you to synchronize your Mac with your mobile phone, with respect of course all information contained in your Address Book like Name, tel., fax, mobile, email etc. and calendars with iCal. At any time with one click in the window iSync you can simply synchronize your PC and mobile, it should first verify that your Mac is already equipped with Bluetooth. If your Mac does not has Bluetooth then you need to equip yourself with a USB Bluetooth adapter.
Tuning Mac and mobile phone:
- Initially you will need to pair your Mac and your mobile phone as follows (when this setting is made, you will not have to do it again later):
- Bring your system to your mobile phone, go to menu Bluetooth on your phone and select Bluetooth.
- If necessary, plug the Bluetooth USB adapter into a USB port on your Mac (or a USB hub).
- Launch System Preferences launch the dashboard Bluetooth (This module is active and appears only if you are equipped with Bluetooth).
- Then in the new windows check out the box Active and Detectable is ticked. Also choose Show Bluetooth status in menu bar.
- Then click the middle button Configure a new device. Bluetooth Setup Assistant will launch and automatically searches for Bluetooth devices nearby.
- After a few seconds, your phone must be detected and then displayed in the window.
- Note: It may be that your Mac does not detect your phone on the first try, but do not panic, repeat this operation if necessary, until it detects.
- Select your mobile phone from the list of devices found and click Continue.
- A new window will appear and it will display a login screen type the code into your phone (a window on the screen of your mobile you request).
- Once done, click Continue in the window of Bluetooth Setup Assistant.
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