Dropbox is the new sensation of the tech world, but have you ever even heard of it? What if I told you that there’s an application that lets you add files to a folder on your computer and then access them from anywhere in the world; all completely simultaneously. Too good to be true? No, it’s called Dropbox. No big surprise in the name, eh? On top of that, Dropbox does so much more. You can easily share the direct link to files with others, install the Dropbox software on other machines and have them sync with each other and even more. Above all you’ll be able to keep your files safe and never have to worry about losing them! Click here to download Dropbox.
Ok, this might not be your case but you get the idea…
The best part; you can get it for FREE (2GB).
Always in Sync! Dropbox is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux and now even the iPhone and iPod Touch. You simply install Dropbox on as many computers as you wish, login with your account and Voila! As long as you have an active internet connection, your Dropboxes will synchronise all the files placed in them.
How would this benefit you? Say you’re working a couple of really important documents for work. Next morning you arrive at work and realise you have left the flash drive with all the documents at home; But wait!! to your relief you remember you had worked on the files within Dropbox. The file was automatically uploaded and is accessible from your office computer. Dropbox just saved you!
Sharing is a piece of cake! Ever had a picture you just loved so much you wanted everyone to see, or a document your boss desperately needs but it won’t fit in an email? Dropbox lets you share files quickly and easily. Simply put the file in the ‘Public’ folder (you may want to wait for the file to upload). The right click the file to see the Dropbox menu. Choose ‘Get public link’. The link will be automatically copied to your clipboard. You’re now free to paste it wherever your want; be it an email message or an IM conversation.
Note: When sharing multiple files simply add it to an archive and share the single file created. This also helps reduce the file size for a faster download.
Never accidentally delete an important file again. Say you just had enough of all the clutter lying around your computer and decided to do some Spring Cleaning. You’re going through files and deleting unstoppably when you notice you just emptied the trash with a document containing your work on the Next Great Novel. No problem! With Dropbox you can simply view ‘Revisions’ of the file and retrieve it in an instant. Follow these steps;
1- Login to your Dropbox Account or on your computer click the Dropbox icon and choose ‘Launch Dropbox Website’.
2- Once you’ve opened up your account will be presented showing you the Home page.
3- Click on ‘Recent Events’.
4- There you’ll be able to see all the recent activities in your account. As you can see, there is a file called 1_01.psd that was deleted recently. Simply click on the file.
Note: You can view older activities by clicking the older>> button on top right hand side.
5- Here you’re able to see all the ‘revisions’ of the file and the point at when it was deleted. Simply click ‘Restore’ to get the file back.
6- Your file will be restored right back to where it was. You can into the original folder and see it there.
So, what does it replace?
