File Migration Software

[bryce]

I just got new laptop, but plan on keeping and continuing to use my old desktop because I foresee transferring files to and fro the two computers as they are updated. (ie, move file to laptop, update it, then move it back to desktop - essentially, so the two computers are synched with some files.)

Is there a software that can handle this? My salesguy suckered me into PCMover, but just as I was about to install it, I fear this isn't anywhere near what I want (and the best part is I can't even return it since I broke the CD seal - awesometown!) since it looks like it will just take over eveything from the old to the new, and then that's it, you can't use it for anything else anymore.

I googled around and tried cnet, but I get bogged down. Anyone have experience with this?

Thanks in advance.

[Fidatelo]

Not sure how many files you'd be talking about, but Microsoft Groove (which comes with some versions of Office) allows you to share files and it auto-updates between all the computers whenever an update happens.

On the other hand, it's an effin' pig of your resources. So there might be some better options.

[Fighter of Foo]

One option is a portable hard drive and keep all local copies there.