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Live Mesh

Posted on 05. Nov, 2008 by Eric in Convenience

What is Live Mesh?
Windows Live has recently developed a new service called “Live Mesh.” Live Mesh’s primary function is to synchronize folders between computers. Currently, Live Mesh only supports PC, but Microsoft is promising to support Mac and Windows Mobile shortly. Folder synchronizing services are not rare these days, if you were to run a Google search you would find that there are many alternatives. I, however, have found that Live Mesh offers advanced features which surpass all the rest (that I have tested).

Features of Live Mesh
First of all, Live Mesh will allow you to access your files online using a “Live Desktop” which simulates a computers desktop. From the “Live Desktop” you can add files or view files already uploaded. You can watch videos, play music, or view pictures without installing anything on your computer, providing you have Microsoft Silverlight, which is a pretty standard plugin for a web browser. Many folder sharing services lack the ability to manipulate files from online. Another handy features that Live Mesh supports is remote desktop, although when I attempted to use remote desktop, it required that I click “allow” on the computer that I was remoting into. This would defeat the purpose of remote desktop in most instances. Hopefully in future releases, Microsoft will correct this issue. Other than that, I find Live Mesh to be extremely useful. I have even been able to share my files with friends. When I place a picture in my Live Mesh folder on my computer, it synchronizes that picture not only with my other PC, but to my friend’s PC. Very cool!

Give Live Mesh a try and let me know your thoughts. If you are already happily sharing/synchronizing folders, what service have you found to suit your needs?

Live Mesh

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