I tend to prefer “file centered” apps, there’s some cool one you’d use with Syncthing? My favourite is KeePassDX; I would love a notes app with a ‘material you’ UI.

  • @[email protected]
    1•2 years ago

    Just to clarify then: you use a home server - are you running Syncthing on Linux?

    So, if I have an old laptop (win10) would I need to learn linux to use it as an home server - and could it use minimal power when it’s always on? The power thing is an issue here in UK.

    I have a nvidia shield for the tv, is that a possibility for a server - I go run plex on it?

    These might sound to you like daft questions, but I’m just learning stuff. Thanks.

    • @[email protected]
      1•2 years ago

      Hey there!

      I do run a linux home server indeed. You can indeed use an old laptop, and many do, as they don’t use a lot of power usually.

      I am not sure about the nvidea shield, that would be cool. https://forum.syncthing.net/t/syncthing-on-nvidia-shield-tv-pro/20020 shows someone has done it. I’d be asking in those syncthing forums, people are very friendly there. That would be a great way to do it if it can handle it.

      I hope that helps. If you want to get a handle on linux, run a virtualbox virtual machine first. I killed about 20 linux installs in virtualbox playing around before I went live on a real machine. It’s a great way to find a distro you like also. I recommend pure Debian personally.

      If you have further questions, I’ll help as I can.

    • BritishJ
      1•2 years ago

      You don’t need a server at all. Syncthing is peer to peer between devices. So you can just have it sync between two phones, or a phone and a laptop. They don’t always have to be online either.

      • @[email protected]
        1•2 years ago

        Interesting, would you mind explaining how I could use it to connect 2 (or more) android devices together? Where would it have to be run ‘from’ or installed ‘to’ ? From what I’ve gathered, it appears that it just runs from a central point - ie a server and that it keeps clients updated. Is that not correct?

        If it’s possible to run Syncthing between multiple devices that would be great, but, I’m not sure - in my head, how this functions between devices. Consider me a novice - could you please explain?

        Many thanks for your reply.