Comment on File Browser vs Nextcloud
rambos@lemm.ee 9 months ago
Nextcloud can sync between devices,so you can even use files while offline. There is recycle bin and many more features and apps available. I mostly use filebrowser just to manage files on the server. Both apps are amazing
TCB13@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Until it fails. If you want reliable sync just pair FileBrowser with Syncthing and have something that actually works fine.
rambos@lemm.ee 9 months ago
Tbh Im using syncthing for obsidian notes, but android app is disconnecting from server quite a lot. I have to open syncthing app on my phone to make connection again. Also keeping all files on the phone would fill up storage.
TCB13@lemmy.world 9 months ago
For mobile I use to access my files with SFTP from pointed to the same folders I sync my desktops with Syncthing. I don’t want to sync all my files to the phone as that may lead to a stolen phone with all my data on it.
Aux@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Syncthing is not a good solution at all. It requires a persistent connection. That means you will have crazy battery drain and you will have issues when your mobile devices roam between networks. Syncthing is not a replacement for Google Drive/Nextcloud, it solves a different problem.
TCB13@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Better read this: lemmy.world/comment/5987122
Also, what stops you from having syncthing without a persistent connection? You can set it to just sync whenever the phone is plugged in and/or you manually open the thing. Personally, for mobile, I access my files with SFTP pointed to the same folders I sync my desktops with Syncthing.
Aux@lemmy.world 9 months ago
SFTP is not the same as Drive functionality, that’s the thing. Again, Syncthing solves a different problem, it’s not applicable here.