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Sync from everywhere or only on the same WIFI ?

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Dear Sirs, I tried to "see" tabs of my desktop, through my laptop remotely (not on the same wifi) but I see only "old" tabs although I have left open newer thatn those.

Please note that settings are set to sync all and that I have pressed "sync now" several times with no luck. Also, when I was on the same wifi I haven't face such issue, sync worked just perfect.

Is it required by a desktop user to press "sync now" as well or sync is renew automatically from time to time? I think the second but now I'm in doubt.

Thank you in advance, Alexandros

Dear Sirs, I tried to "see" tabs of my desktop, through my laptop remotely (not on the same wifi) but I see only "old" tabs although I have left open newer thatn those. Please note that settings are set to sync all and that I have pressed "sync now" several times with no luck. Also, when I was on the same wifi I haven't face such issue, sync worked just perfect. Is it required by a desktop user to press "sync now" as well or sync is renew automatically from time to time? I think the second but now I'm in doubt. Thank you in advance, Alexandros

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Sync should happen automatically from anywhere, as long as both computers are connected to the internet. It happens periodically (every few minutes); you do not need to "sync now" manually.

For help with your sync problem try the steps on this page: Firefox Sync troubleshooting and tips

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Dear mbrubeck, Thank you for your reply. This suppose to happen but it does not. Actually I asked the desktop user to "refresh sync" soshe did and like magic the tabs changed. I know that hints should refresh automatically but it does not.

So any ideas would be appreciated, Alexandros