Windows Live Mesh is readied to close down on February 13, 2013. If you still depend on Windows Live Mesh, you’ll need to discover some alternatives soon. Remember to download your files before the target date, also!
While SkyDrive is the successor to Windows Live Mesh, it has a different layout ideology and also uses less attributes. Several Live Mesh individuals may be shocked at the missing out on features when they transition to SkyDrive.
Sync Files Across PCs and Share Folders, Fetch Any File
If you just make use of Windows Live Mesh to synchronize a folder of documents in between your computers and also keep them on the internet, Microsoft’s SkyDrive is the ideal substitute. It gives you a single, Dropbox-style folder that instantly integrates whatever you put into it. The components of this folder are likewise readily available on the SkyDrive website.
SkyDrive additionally uses the capacity to share folders with others– you’ll locate the sharing options on the SkyDrive web site, not within Windows Explorer on your desktop computer.
For a more comprehensive overview of exactly how the brand-new SkyDrive jobs, read: How to Sync Files & Fetch Unsynced Files with SkyDrive
Sync Any Folder
Unlike Windows Live Mesh, SkyDrive does not use the ability to synchronize any type of folder on your computer. If you still want to do this, you can create a symbolic web link (likewise known as a “symlink” or “soft link”) with the mklink command.
You’ll have to run the exact same command on each computer you use. While this is not the suitable service and also isn’t as easy to use, it will certainly permit you to sync any folder on your computer system with SkyDrive.
Find out more: How to Sync External Folders with Your SkyDrive
Peer-to-Peer Syncing
SkyDrive no more supplies the PC-to-PC syncing function found in Windows Live Mesh. Microsoft wishes to encourage you to utilize the cloud and also shop your documents there, not on your local computer systems. You can still integrate your data in between your computers– however you’ll have to go with the cloud.
LogMeIn’s Cubby supplies a DirectSync function that can integrate files and also folders straight between your computers, avoiding the cloud totally. Numerous previous Live Mesh customers appear delighted with this service.
Remote Desktop Access
SkyDrive does not have actually an integrated remote desktop function. If you just desire remote accessibility to your files, you can use the Remote Fetch feature in SkyDrive. With Remote Fetch, you can from another location “bring” any data from a powered-on computer system. This is suitable if you only require remote access to your documents.
If you require complete remote desktop gain access to, you’ll have to use another solution. Windows consists of an integrated Remote Desktop attribute, yet it’s more difficult to use over the Internet as well as the remote desktop computer server isn’t offered in Home variations of Windows.
To utilize Windows’ Remote Desktop attribute firmly over the Internet, you might wish to attempt a VPN solution like LogMeIn Hamachi. Once you’ve set up a VPN and attached to it, you can utilize the Remote Desktop attribute in Windows and also remote desktop computer right into various other computer systems connected to the VPN.
You might additionally intend to attempt an additional solution, such as TeamViewer, VNC, or the remote desktop feature integrated right into Google Chrome.
Web Explorer Favorites Sync
SkyDrive does not provide synchronization of the favorite internet sites you have conserved in your Internet Explorer web browser. Nevertheless, if you’re making use of Windows 8, faves synchronization for Internet Explorer 10 is now integrated.
If you’re utilizing a previous variation of Windows, you’ll require a different faves synchronization solution. We’ve covered a couple of various other alternatives, consisting of placing your Favorites folder in the SkyDrive folder or utilizing the third-party Xmarks internet browser add-on.
Microsoft Office Settings Sync
SkyDrive does not supply the capacity to integrate your Microsoft Office settings in between your computer systems. If you such as this function, you’ll enjoy to understand it’s currently incorporated right into Office 2013. Customers that depend upon Live Mesh to integrate their Office setups between computer systems should update to Office 2013 for a more smooth experience.
Do you prefer an additional alternative to the Windows Live Mesh includes noted here? Leave a remark and also share any kind of options you’ve found!