100 Computer Tips in 100 Days
Tip #64 - Dropbox For Document Sharing or Backup
One of my favorite free programs to store and share
documents is Dropbox. It uses cloud technology which allows me to access my
files from any computer. This is helpful if you travel without your computer
but need to work on files. Simply log on to any computer, bring up a browser
and sign into your Dropbox account. Instantly you will see all of the folders
and files you have saved in your local Dropbox. You can also share specific
folders in your Dropbox, which is an important feature if you need to share
documents with someone.
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Who might benefit from using this service? I think almost
everyone could. You can use it as an extra storage area for files you don’t
want to lose. If something happens to your computer and all of the files stored
in the Dropbox will be safe and available. If you’re a teacher or a member of a
committee and need students or co-workers to send you files, create a shared
folder and the students can drop their submissions into the special folder.
Get creative and let me know how you’re using your
Dropbox program.
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Diane
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Happy computing!
Diane
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Dropbox is smart about the way it copies files. I first started using DropBox because I needed a way to get documents from my home computer to my work computer and through a really restrictive firewall.
ReplyDeleteYou are right about how effective Dropbox is. We are leaving for an extended vacation and I will be using an assortment of devices while we are away. I've put my current book in my Dropbox folder so I can work on it anywhere/anytime.
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