Time Machine vs Windows Live Mesh : Which is Better?
Time Machine
Time Machine backs up all of your files to an external hard drive so that you can restore them later or see how they looked in the past. Developed by Apple
License: Commercial
Windows Live Mesh
Windows Live Mesh (formerly known as Windows Live FolderShare, Live Mesh, and Windows Live Sync) was a free-to-use Internet-based file synchronization application by Microsoft designed to allow files and folders between two or more computers be in sync with each other on Windows. Developed by Microsoft
License: Free
Time Machine VS Windows Live Mesh
Time Machine is an automatic backup solution exclusively for macOS, focusing on local backups and seamless integration, while Windows Live Mesh offered cross-platform file syncing and sharing but has been discontinued. Time Machine is ideal for Mac users needing reliable backups, whereas Windows Live Mesh was designed for users needing file access across multiple devices.
Time Machine
Pros:
- Automatic backups
- User-friendly interface
- Integration with macOS
- Versioning of files
- Easy restoration of files
Cons:
- Only for macOS
- Limited to local backups
- No cloud storage option
Windows Live Mesh
Pros:
- Cross-platform support
- File syncing across devices
- Remote access to files
- Easy sharing of files
- Version history for files
Cons:
- Discontinued service
- Limited features compared to competitors
- May have syncing issues
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