I’ve been using Dropbox for about 2 weeks now and I love it. I am able to keep needed files in synch between my work laptop, my personal laptop and my home desktop. And I can do it for free!
So, here’s how it works. Go to getdropbox.com to create an account and to download the software that you need – Windows, Mac and Linux. Once you have the software, install it and you’re good to go. I’m not sure how this works on a Mac or Linux system, but on Windows you can designate a directory that will act as your dropbox and then it is presented as a special folder – simple simple! The nice people at dropbox have a product tour that explains so much more than I’m willing to expend the effort for.
So what I really like about this is that I have 2 GB of online storage to use to keep important or necessary files in synch between systems. It’s secure so I can rest assured that anything important is safe. I also not only have access to my files from the three computers I listed above, but I can also access the files from a web browser. This option would come in handy when I have to troubleshoot my realtives’ computer as I do from time to time.
If you need more than 2 GB, there’s a pay to play option (Dropbox Pro) available, but for most people, 2 GB will do just fine, thank you.
Seriously, thanks dropbox guys!