Thanks, Dave! SyncToy is exactly the kind of application that I was looking for…and at the right price, too!

I’ve used Microsoft’s SyncToy to sync my files at work to a usb stick and then sync that to my system at home. I previously used Windows’ Briefcase but switched once the SyncToy became available. The latest “real” (1.4) version can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/prophoto/synctoy.mspx. Beta version 2.0 can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/prophoto/downloads/synctoybeta.aspx.

I use SyncBack SE with a script that requires just a double-click to back up to my PC or tablet.

When I’m at home, I insert my USB stick and run the script, backing up to C:\USB Backup. Then I work live off of the USB stick. I run the script again before I remove it.

On the tablet I do the same. Even if I lose the stick I’ve at most lost an afternoon’s work.

I’ve always used “Beyond Compare” from Scooter Software for things like this. Probably overkill for just syncing a USB drive but it’s file comparison utilities have been indespensible over the years I’ve used it…

Thanks Kevin! I just tried this out on my USB stick and it works great between it and my work network.

I remember briefcase folders from older versions on Windows, but I never had any use for them before.

Now, all would be great if I was able to also sync those files with my X61…either from the USB stick’s briefcase or the network. I’ve tried to use Vista’s Sync Center, but it won’t let me make my network folders available offline, which is they key step for using Sync Center.