![]() If you wish to select or deselect several arbitrary files or folders, you would typically create a separate synchronization document (which holds all the settings for a given operation) for each one. For instance, you can’t see a hierarchical list of an entire volume and merely check or uncheck the items you want to sync or back up. However, some operations that are simple in other backup programs may seem strangely complicated here. Generally ChronoSync does a good job of keeping its interface simple for basic operations while offering more-complex options for users who need greater control. ChronoSync can take any of numerous actions in the event of a sync conflict-for example, always overwrite in one direction or the other, always choose the older or newer file, skip the file altogether, or prompt you to choose one or the other manually. You can also click a Trial Synchronization button to display the results of the synchronization without copying any data. For example, you can copy in either direction or bidirectionally, synchronize deletions in either direction, archive changed and deleted files, create rules to include or exclude files matching any pattern you describe (such as those files under a certain size or having a particular Finder label), and so on. You can customize this simple-sounding procedure in a vast number of ways. The basic program layout remains the same: You choose one folder or volume on the left side of the window and another on the right, select your options, and click Synchronize to copy your data. In the years since,ĬhronoSync has become even more powerful, extending its backup and network synchronization capabilities. This way you can work on the same files on multiple devices, or backup important documents on more than one volume.Reviewed ChronoSync (version 3.3, in 2008) it was already a mature, full-featured utility for synchronizing files and folders between volumes or computers. ![]() Reliable solution for backing up information and synchronizing data between multiple locationsĬhronoSync provides versatile solutions for setting up backup and transfer rules between various drives connected to your network. ![]() On top of all the data handling rules that can be personalized via the ChronoSync panels, the application also enables you to schedule specific tasks, so you can make sure that your data is backed up or synchronized periodically. In addition, ChronoSync also allows you to store the bootable backup on a remote network location. Enables you to backup entire operating systems or drives by creating bootable backupsĬhronoSync is capable to create a bootable backup of your system on an external drive, or on another internal disk: this way, you will have an exact replica of your system that can be run immediately in case your primary installation breaks down. Note that you have to synchronize files if you want to have access to them on more than one device: that means that ChronoSync will automatically copy the changes between the two volumes.īackups, on the other hand, represent a one direction transfer from the source folder to the backup storage location. Effortless to setup synchronization and backup utility featuring a clean and organized designįinding your way around the ChronoSync main window is fairly intuitive: start by setting up the source and target volumes, and then select the synchronization method and direction from the drop down menu placed in the center of the configuration panel.ĬhronoSync is able to work with most volumes connected to your Mac. ![]() Storage disks usually fail, sooner or later, so creating backups for your important files and folders on multiple locations is highly advisable.ĬhronoSync is a macOS utility that is able to backup data, synchronize files between devices, or create bootable backups (suitable for backing up entire operating systems). ![]()
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