Mirror Folders

If you need to quickly switch between private and public directories or create a backup so that you ensure your documents are safe, mirroring your folders could prove a good idea.

Needless to say, there are quite a few software solutions out there that promise to help you, and if you are looking for a minimalist application, giving Mirror Folders a shot could bring you some benefits.

First things first, it is important to mention that the program looks intuitive, and setting it up should raise no issues. Once you have completed this stage, you are prompted with a lightweight GUI anyone should figure out in a couple of seconds.

All you need to do is resort to the dedicated button at the top of the main window or the “Edit” menu in order to create new mirrors. Once you have browsed through your computer and found the directories you want to sync, the newly added items are shown in a list in the main window along with details regarding their status.

It is worth pointing out that editing your two two folders can be done at any point, and removing the mirror altogether is equally simple. Apart from that, you get to decide which of your mirror are enabled without having to give up on the others completely.

As for precisely how the application works, you should know that it integrates with File Explorer, with the context menu enabling you to open any of your mirrored folders. In case you open a subfolder included in one of your root folders that has no correspondent in the other, it will be created. Note that the initial folder hierarchy is maintained.

On an ending note, Mirror Folders is a lightweight and responsive piece of software for users trying to quickly create mirrors for their directories, which could prove useful in various scenarios. The app comes with a basic set of controls anyone should effortlessly get accustomed to, for which reason anyone could take it for a spin.