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It's been a question for a longer time now for me what's the easiest and/or most elegant way to synchronize files with my Android Devices.

For smaller files (and up to 50mb) which I need on my Smartphone as well as on my Tablet, I use dropbox, since it's "fast" (in the meaning that I only need c&p files into my dropbox on pc) and comfortable. The downside is that I'm not the cloud-guy, I'd rather keep my files secret. I also don't like the delay (first upload it, then sync my mobile dropbox, then save it on sdcard).

For bigger files or stuff which I only need on one device, I use FTP Server/Client apps. It's a very fast transmission and things are right in their place on sd card. The downside is that I have to make several steps before: check if my devices are in my wifi network (I usually turn wifi off), open ftp app, activate ftp, open ftp app on pc, drag&drop files.

I'm still looking for an easier way, i.e. syncing folders/single files on my pc with one of my Android devices (supposing they're in my network already) with less steps.

What's your way, HN?

Hello HN, I'm a physics student diving into his second year and in 1 year I'll probably start my bachelor thesis. The topic I'd like to dive into in more detail is Nonlinear Dynamics and Complex Systems (for my bachelor thesis and my future in physics). I think it has a lot to do with programming and finding good algorithms. I have some programming experience (PHP, Javascript, little Python) but I would not call myself a good programmer. I just lack too much knowledge about computer science. I'd really like to change that and prepare for the future with 2-3 books on the topic so that I won't end up as a physicist doing his programming stuff in Fortran.

Right now, I'm attending the Stanford "Design and Analysis of Algorithms I" online class to get a first introduction to algorithms, but that's not enough for me.

I'm asking you what is the best approach in my case to become a better programmer with application to physics, especially nonlinear dynamics and complex systems?