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There’s a subtle but important difference between syncing your data and backing it up. Once you understand the difference, you can select the right tool to achieve the results you’re after – because each task has its own dedicated tool that works in unique ways. And they're named, appropriately enough, Sync and Backup.
Syncing, as the word implies, means keeping your data consistent across the various Macs you use. So when you’re off on a business trip and you open Safari on your MacBook, the bookmarks are identical to those on the Mac at your office, which match the ones on your iMac at home. When you change the mail preferences on one of your Macs, the change can be reflected on all of your Macs. Your user experience can be the same on every Mac you use, without having to adjust and re-adjust the settings for each individual system. Syncing makes your life much, much simpler.
Backing up has a more precautionary purpose: To protect your important data, like your iTunes music and iPhoto files, in case you mistakenly delete the wrong folder. When you perform a backup, you create a copy of your data and store it someplace other than your computer – such as your iDisk, removable media like a CD or DVD, or an external drive. That way, if for any reason you lose data on your Mac, you can sidestep a disaster. For more information on backing up your files, check out the Backup tutorial in the .Mac Learning Center.
Remember: Sync makes your life simpler. Backup makes it more secure. And both make it better. It’s just a matter of using the right tool for the job at hand.
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