How to clone & sync systems?

Hi
How do I sync my files from one mac to another?
I have a macbookpro 15 and would like to copy ALL files to another macbook pro 13.
Is there a way to "migrate" all files without having to re-install all apps?
And is there a way to syn both of my macs? Is there a way to keep them in sync?
For ex. I would work on something on my 15 and on the 13 and it would automatically syn "visversa" incase anything adds or is removed.

There are many ways. If all you want is to clone the MBP 15 to the MBP 13 then first be sure the Source machine's OS system is the same as on the Target machine. Do that by selecting About This Mac from the Apple menu. You will see the OS X version displayed. Click on it to see the Build version. Be sure both machines have the same OS X and Build versions or that the Build version of the Source machine is greater than the Build version of the Target machine. Once that is done here are some options:
1. Get an external hard drive. Clone the Source machine to the external drive. Then boot the Target machine from the external drive, erase the Target machine's hard drive, then restore the clone from the external drive to the Target machine.
2. Connect both computers using a Firewire cable. Boot the Target machine into Target Disk Mode, then boot the Source machine normally. You will see the Target's hard drive on the Source's Desktop. Erase the Target's hard drive then clone the Source to the Target.
3. Connect both computers using a Firewire cable. Use Migration Assistant on the Target machine to migrate from the Source to the Target. MA will transfer the Home folder, all third-party applications, application support files, miscellaneous support files, and system preferences. Notes: The Home folder on the Target cannot have the same username as the one on the Source; Both machines can be booted normally. It isn't necessary to use Target Disk Mode.
You can clone using the Restore option of Disk Utility:
Clone using Restore Option of Disk Utility
1. Open Disk Utility from the Utilities folder.
2. Select the destination volume from the left side list.
3. Click on the Restore tab in the DU main window.
4.Check the box labeled Erase destination.
5. Select the destination volume from the left side list and drag it to the Destination entry field.
6. Select the source volume from the left side list and drag it to the Source entry field.
7. Double-check you got it right, then click on the Restore button.
Destination means the Target machine's drive.
Source means the Source machine's drive.
You can also clone using third-party software:
Backup Software Recommendations
Carbon Copy Cloner
Data Backup
Deja Vu
iBackup
Silver Keeper
MimMac
Retrospect
SuperDuper!
Synchronize Pro! X
Synk Pro
Synk Standard
Tri-Backup
Others may be found at VersionTracker or MacUpdate.
Visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on backup and restore. Also read How to Back Up and Restore Your Files.

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