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rsync is a multi-OS software and protocol that is capable of synchronizing files from one computer to another. It also uses delta compression or data differencing when sending files which help reduce data redundancy. By default, the rsync daemon listens to TCP port 873 for incoming connections and uses SSH tunnel for communication.

Using rsync to back up your files is a great way to save time and effort. Instead of manually copying files, pasting them and creating folders to segregate data, you can use rsync to mirror data together with the file structure. However, this protocol needs the rsync daemon running on both computers. This means you cannot use rsync to backup data to an external hard drive or USB flash drive. This protocol can be used with a dedicated server or an online file storage service.

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