Tip #64 - Dropbox For Document Sharing or Backup

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.

Happy computing!

Diane

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