Mac OS X Leopard - ARCAism

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The items you want to keep synced must be selected for each computer you want to keep
synced. This can be set up and configured on the Sync tab of the .Mac pane of System Preferences
(Figure 7-6).
Figure 7-6. You can use .Mac to keep the environments of two or more computers in sync with
each other.
NOTE One unique yet extraordinarily common sync is syncing an iPod or iPhone. Both of
these sync from within iTunes. This particular case will be covered with iTunes in Chapter 14.
Other Methods of Backup, Sync, and Recovery
Besides these methods that are part of Leopard, you can use a range of other utilities, applications,
and methods to protect your data. Some applications, such as Apple’s Aperture, provide a
means of backing up and archiving their data. Some people are in the habit of regularly burning
archives of important files to CDs or DVDs, and there are many other applications out there to
help with backup and recovery of your data. If Time Machine doesn’t quite fit your needs (or for
whatever reason you just don’t like it), these are some other applications worth a look:
• Decimus Software (www.decimus.net/) makes three different backup applications depending
on your needs: Synk Backup, Synk Standard, and Synk Pro. These apps range in cost
from $25 to $45. Although the Standard version handles most common backup and
synchronization tasks, the Pro version adds some very nice features and at $45 is the best
bang for your buck.