Hey everyone! I've recently made the switch to Linux and I'm currently using Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS. I'm trying to figure out the simplest way to migrate my settings from one laptop to another. Specifically, I have over 10 profiles in Zen Browser, and it seems like a lot of work to set everything up from scratch on both devices. I'd prefer to have my apps and settings synchronized rather than doing it all manually for each laptop. Ideally, I'm looking for a solution that can be done with a graphical user interface rather than using the terminal. I'm already using Syncthing, which works great for file syncing—any tips on how to use it or other methods to make sure both laptops are on the same page?
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Have you considered using rclone or rsync? They allow you to sync your configurations once you've set everything up, and you can repeat the process any time you make changes. There are tons of ways to do this, honestly!
If you're already using Syncthing, stick with it! It’s perfect for syncing files, and you can use it to keep settings up to date across both devices.
If both laptops are identical, a disk clone would do the trick! Otherwise, just clean install the second laptop and find the config files to copy across. Just be aware that they’re not always in the /etc directory. It may take some digging depending on the app!
Are they the exact same model? I thought about cloning but one is for work and the other is for personal use.
I appreciate the advice, but I need it to specifically copy over settings rather than syncing files for work.