Hey everyone! I've been using Linux for about three years on two devices: a desktop with an NVIDIA 2060 Super and an AMD Ryzen 5, and a laptop featuring an NVIDIA 3070 Laptop GPU with an Intel processor. I've experimented with various distros like Arch, Fedora, and Ubuntu on WSL, but I've settled on CachyOS for the past year.
I'm looking for a way to set up my systems so that I can easily synchronize my settings and apps across both devices. Additionally, I'd love to have remote access to my mass storage drives, especially for storing important files like my passport. I have limited time for tinkering, but I'm willing to put in some effort to get this working.
I game on both systems and I'm also trying to refresh my programming skills for Android and iOS apps, plus I'm keen on maintaining encryption with LUKS. If you have any tips or suggestions for tools or setups—maybe there's something on GitHub that could help—I'd really appreciate your advice. Thanks!
3 Answers
For syncing data, you might also want to check out Syncthing. It's a handy tool for keeping your home directories or specific folders in sync across devices. With your different specifications, separate GitHub repos for each PC could work if you want to manage them distinctly.
You can make your life easier by exporting installed packages on Arch to a text file. That way, when you reinstall, you can just use the command `pacman -Syu ` to get everything back.
For your configurations, consider uploading them to GitHub. I have a setup where I use Nextcloud to sync specific .config folders. With Git, it’s simple to push your configs—I just run `git add .`, then commit and push. On a new device, you can clone your repo. If that sounds too complex, tools like VSCode provide a nice GUI for it.
If you're looking at mass storage solutions, have you thought about setting up a NAS? I built a NAS from an old PC, and when it broke, I got an Iomega D200 NAS running XigmaNAS, which is great for accessing files without needing to keep systems on. Plus, it has encryption options, so your data stays safe.
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