Its common to have such a need that sync a laptop and a desktop.
The following 2 tools support syncing files on Windows 11/10.
Way 1: Via MiniTool ShadowMaker
There is a free file sync tool for you.

Besides, it allows you to back up and restore files & folders, and the system you need.
Download it on your laptop.
Go to theSyncpage to continue.

opt for files or folders you want to sync and clickOKto continue.
Under theDESTINATIONtab, there are four paths available: User, Computer, Libraries, and Shared.
Then, it’s possible for you to clickSync NoworSync Laterto start now or later.

Way 2: Via OneDrive
How to sync a laptop and a desktop?
you’re free to also try OneDrive.
Besides, it doesnt support syncing folders from other drives.
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Now, you should log into the OneDrive account on your laptop and desktop.
Click theOneDriveicon on your laptop and click theHelp & Settingsicon.
Go toSettings>Account > Choose folders.

Then, you might choose the local folders that you want to sync and clickOK.
OneDrive is free online storage that comes with a Microsoft account.
This post tells you how to easily sync local folders to OneDrive.

The following are the related steps:
Windows 11
1.
Turn on your desktop.
Press theWindows+Ikeys to openSettings.
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Go to Account>Manage your account.
Then, chooseYour accountand sign in with a Microsoft account.
Then, go toWindows Backup.
Turn on theRemember my appsandRemember my preferencesbuttons.
Windows 10
1.
Turn on your laptop.
Press theWindows+Ikeys to openSettings.
Go toSync settingsand turn it on.
Then, your prefs will be synced to the computer using the same Microsoft account.
When you have two computers, how to sync files from one computer to another computer?
This post will give you 5 useful solutions to solve it.
Final Words
How to sync a laptop and a desktop on Windows 11/10?
This post provides corresponding methods and I hope that this post will be useful to you.