Can I sync my calenders and contacts on multiple computers without storing data in the cloud?

I have multiple Macbooks and IOS devices. Can I sync Contacts and calenders over all machines without using the Cloud. Perhaps over my own wiFi network? Anyone have any answers?

You need to first back up your iPhone with iCloud and/or iTunes. When you Set Up as New iPhone, it will be erased of all the data, and be like a New iPhone. Then you can Restore your previously saved data from iCloud or from iTunes on your computer. But back up first.

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