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Cloud Synchonization

My Setup

I have both Windows and MacOS computers at my office and home, synchronization is of great importance for me.

iCloud

How to use iCloud?

Steps to use iCloud:

  • Step 1: Create an Apple ID

  • Step 2: Login

  • Step 3: Turn on iCloud Drive

  • Step 4: Turn on the items or folders you want to sync

  • Step 5: Done

OneDrive

How to use OneDriveS?

Steps to use OneDrive:

  • Step 1: Create a Microsoft account

  • Step 2: Login

  • Step 3: Turn on OneDrive

  • Step 4: Turn on the items or folders you want to sync

  • Step 5: Done

Cross-Platform Sync

Actually, both iCloud or OneDrive can be used on both Windows and MacOS.

Use iCloud on Windows to sync with MacOS

How to use iCloud on Windows to sync with MacOS?

Steps to use iCloud on Windows to sync with MacOS:

  • Step 1: Download and install iCloud for Windows

  • Step 2: Login

  • Step 3: Turn on iCloud Drive

  • Step 4: Turn on the items or folders you want to sync

  • Step 5: Done

One can actually access the files on iCloud Drive on Windows. However, the files are not downloaded to the local computer. One can opt to always keep the files locally.

Use OneDrive on MacOS to sync with Windows

How to use OneDrive on MacOS to sync with Windows?

Steps to use OneDrive on MacOS to sync with Windows:

  • Step 1: Download and install OneDrive for Mac

  • Step 2: Login

  • Step 3: Turn on OneDrive

  • Step 4: Turn on the items or folders you want to sync

  • Step 5: Done