That syncing feeling

5th March 2025

In IT terms, syncing (short for synchronisation) is the process of ensuring that data remains consistent over multiple devices or systems. Usually this is represented by a pair of arrows spinning around, or perhaps a cloud symbol.

By working automatically (though occasionally an application may ask you to sync something manually) this simple process helps to keep you, all your devices, and your colleagues connected.

Why should your devices be set to sync across your devices and systems? Sync your teeth into these facts (see what I did there?):

Data consistency: syncing your data across multiple devices means that the same data is available, no matter where you use it from. You could be working on a laptop and, as long as the data is synced, you could continue that work at home on your phone, seamlessly.

Real-time updates: syncing services, particularly cloud services like Google Drive and OneDrive provide real-time updates, meaning that changes made on one device are immediately reflected in the others.

Backup and recovery: by keeping data synchronised across multiple devices, it means that data is kept in multiple places, reducing the risk of losing it. If you were to drop your phone and break it, don’t worry, that important file is safe on your desktop!

Collaboration: syncing is used in collaboration tools, permitting multiple users to work on a document at once and for the changes to appear to everyone instantly.

There has never been a better time to get your devices and networks synced up and connected. It will improve productivity, make tasks more straightforward and, as cloud services become more and more common, it seems to be where the future is.

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