r/windows • u/catyy1 • 17h ago

General Question How can I sync files from a computer to another (both windows 11)

So I work at a job and I like to do work on my personal laptop from home, but I also work on the work computer. I have a folder with multiple documents (excel, ppt etc.), images and other stuff. How can I sync it so every time I make a change on any computer, I can open it on the other computer the next day? My file ends up pretty big at the end of the year (so I need smth long term) so Google drive is not an option for me. I want smth free because my work will not cover and I don't want these expenses.

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u/Froggypwns Windows Insider MVP / Moderator 16h ago edited 11h ago

Ask your IT Department as this is something that can run afoul of various compliance guidelines and regulations. For us, doing any work on an unauthorized personal device is a major no-no.

However at my work we use OneDrive for that, it works great even with large files.

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u/boxsterguy 15h ago

This is the correct answer.

You might also check to see if your work offers a virtual desktop VM you can use, and then working consists of remoting into that machine and it's the same regardless of where you connect to it (this would also bypass any security restrictions enforced on your personal device for accessing work).

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u/lkeels 16h ago

Resilio Sync

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u/uniqueglobalname 12h ago

use the free onedrive you (should) already have. I believe it's 5G. Doesn't work as well as Dropbox, but you can't fight Microsoft.

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u/killdash 9h ago

get this in your life: https://www.2brightsparks.com/download-syncbackfree.html?srsltid=AfmBOoonnwGi6uK0pcWPllYx7z750PkN6P69-DY1R8d1U6AyvHYE8zn2

crazy easy to setup for drive to drive syncs and zero dollars, no ads, nonsense etc.