How do you keep 2 Macs in sync?

[Caitlyn]

Hey guys!
So, I'm thinking about buying a second Mac in the near future and was wondering how I will keep my iBook and this new Mac is relative sync. Basically meaning with iTunes, iPhoto, etc. I mean, besides doing everything manually, are there any techniques you guys use to keep your two computers in sync?

Thanks for any input.
-Caitlyn

 

[twoodcc]

Hey guys!
So, I'm thinking about buying a second Mac in the near future and was wondering how I will keep my iBook and this new Mac is relative sync. Basically meaning with iTunes, iPhoto, etc. I mean, besides doing everything manually, are there any techniques you guys use to keep your two computers in sync?

Thanks for any input.
-Caitlyn

that's a good question that i want answered as well. i've had 2 macs all of this year now, and i still haven't quite figured out the best way to do it yet

 

[swiftaw]

I use .Mac to keep iCal, address book, etc in sync and then an app called Chronosync for the rest.

 

[eXan]

Hey guys!
So, I'm thinking about buying a second Mac in the near future and was wondering how I will keep my iBook and this new Mac is relative sync. Basically meaning with iTunes, iPhoto, etc. I mean, besides doing everything manually, are there any techniques you guys use to keep your two computers in sync?

Thanks for any input.
-Caitlyn

Assuming you are buying a desktop (as you already have a laptop) I suggest just keeping iT/iP librarys on one computer (that has a larger HD) and just download stuff you need while not at home to iBook

 

[zim]

I have 2 Macs plus my office Mac at work, I use .mac to keep them all in sync. .mac synchronizes my contacts, bookmarks, transmit FTP setings, Mail settings (not the email itself) keychains and iCal Plus I can also access my contacts and bookmarks from the .mac website.

 

[radiantm3]

.mac for whatever supports it. For the rest of my data, I use Chronosync (http://www.econtechnologies.com/site/Pages/ChronoSync/chrono_overview.html). There's also Martian's Slingshot (http://www.martian.com/ ), but I haven't used it extensively.

 

[cschreppel]

Yep, ChronoSync for me.

 

[Caitlyn]

The ChronoSync link seems to be dead...? Thanks for the input guys.

 

[purelithium]

http://www.econtechnologies.com/site/Pages/ChronoSync/chrono_overview.html

Try it now.

Looks like a great program, BTW.

 

[MisterMe]

Hey guys!
So, I'm thinking about buying a second Mac in the near future and was wondering how I will keep my iBook and this new Mac is relative sync. Basically meaning with iTunes, iPhoto, etc. I mean, besides doing everything manually, are there any techniques you guys use to keep your two computers in sync?

Thanks for any input.
-Caitlyn

Like others have stated already, I use .mac to synchronize my settings. For my files, I swear by Synchronize! Pro X. For $99.95 US, it can create bootable back-ups. I have it set to synchronize a folder whenever its companion duplicate's host volume is mounted. The non-pro Synchronize! X Plus is intended for backing up your home directory rather than your entire computer. It comes in at $29.95 US.