I just started using Foxmarks, a Firefox extension that makes it super easy to synchronize bookmarks between multiple computers. I was able to set it up in a few minutes, syncing my bookmarks with all of my computers, both Mac and Windows.
They recently introduced sync profiles, allowing you to separate your home and work bookmarks. You can also access you bookmarks online at my.foxmarks.com.
Previously I was using Google Browser Sync, but Google recently announced that they will be discontinuing the service, so it was time to look for another option.
Another bookmark syncing service I’ve been exploring is Weave from Mozilla Labs. They recently released prototype version 0.2, but it is really slow and according to their website they are maxed out and no longer taking registrations. I’m going to keep my eye on Weave since it has potential, but for now Foxmarks does the trick.
UPDATE: Foxmarks has added bookmark syncing for Safari and Internet Explorer.
via Lifehacker
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Using Weave at the moment (signed up recently, so I must've snuck in at the last second). It definitely looks promising. Once they get the performance and stability issues sorted out, it should overtake the alternatives. Fairly flexible so far, fully encrypted, etc.
Not sure when they plan on updating it, but I definitely recommend checking it out once you get another chance.
I used to use Foxmarks, then switched to GMarks and finally onto Weave. I can't say I've been that impressed (yet), especially with how they're still working things out and so every time I close a browser window I get a “Syncing with Weave” popup that won't go away. Still, it's like, v. 0.2 so I'm holding out. The management interface and tagging system beats Foxmarks to a pulp.
FoxMarks works fine for storing and updating the bookmarks from one PC but are they overloaded? I cannot get the second to bring up a complete login box. It looks as though their servers are too busy to server the https login page. Has anyone else seen this?