Ask HN: How do you manage large files across multiple laptops/desktops?
My wife is a graphic designer and works on both a Mac desktop and laptop. The assets she generates for a single project can reach into gigabyte territory – multiple versions of a set of print layouts, RAW photos, etc. One problem she has is how to reliably sync large files between computers. She uses Dropbox currently, but sync over network can takes a long time or sometimes just doesn't finish depending on the file. And when she runs into space limits on one computer, she'll need to adjust Dropbox settings to selectively sync items. I'm curious what people do in this case. I think she needs: 1) A large amount of storage, expandable as time goes on 2) Files accessible from multiple computers 3) Ability to access files securely when working from a coffee shop, traveling, etc. 2 comments on Hacker News.
My wife is a graphic designer and works on both a Mac desktop and laptop. The assets she generates for a single project can reach into gigabyte territory – multiple versions of a set of print layouts, RAW photos, etc. One problem she has is how to reliably sync large files between computers. She uses Dropbox currently, but sync over network can takes a long time or sometimes just doesn't finish depending on the file. And when she runs into space limits on one computer, she'll need to adjust Dropbox settings to selectively sync items. I'm curious what people do in this case. I think she needs: 1) A large amount of storage, expandable as time goes on 2) Files accessible from multiple computers 3) Ability to access files securely when working from a coffee shop, traveling, etc.
My wife is a graphic designer and works on both a Mac desktop and laptop. The assets she generates for a single project can reach into gigabyte territory – multiple versions of a set of print layouts, RAW photos, etc. One problem she has is how to reliably sync large files between computers. She uses Dropbox currently, but sync over network can takes a long time or sometimes just doesn't finish depending on the file. And when she runs into space limits on one computer, she'll need to adjust Dropbox settings to selectively sync items. I'm curious what people do in this case. I think she needs: 1) A large amount of storage, expandable as time goes on 2) Files accessible from multiple computers 3) Ability to access files securely when working from a coffee shop, traveling, etc. 2 comments on Hacker News.
My wife is a graphic designer and works on both a Mac desktop and laptop. The assets she generates for a single project can reach into gigabyte territory – multiple versions of a set of print layouts, RAW photos, etc. One problem she has is how to reliably sync large files between computers. She uses Dropbox currently, but sync over network can takes a long time or sometimes just doesn't finish depending on the file. And when she runs into space limits on one computer, she'll need to adjust Dropbox settings to selectively sync items. I'm curious what people do in this case. I think she needs: 1) A large amount of storage, expandable as time goes on 2) Files accessible from multiple computers 3) Ability to access files securely when working from a coffee shop, traveling, etc.
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