If you’ve ever battled with setting up your own VPN or are sick of burning CD/DVDs just to transfer files between two remote computers, you’re in luck!

Microsoft has recenely released the beta version of a free file synchronization application for Windows XP/Vista and MacOS called FolderShare

It allows you to almost mindlessly setup folder shares on your computers across the Internet, much like a VPN, but without all of the complicated setup and dialing.  You can also invite coworkers and friends to access your shared folders and you can assign specific permissions for each user. I have found it to be a very easy to use and intuitive application and best of all, it’s FREE!

Microsoft states that it uses a safe and secure SSL and AES encrypted transfer method, so as long as you remember to setup a very strong password, you shouldn’t need to worry TOO much about how safe your files are from hackers but knowing Windows, there’s always someone out there that’s a step ahead of Microsoft, so I would have to say, use this with caution.

Check it out at http://www.foldershare.com

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