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If you're not already using Dropbox, we have to ask: What are you waiting for? This popular service lets you easily sync files between computers, share with them others, and create backups. Best of all, it integrates so seamlessly with Windows -- and other platforms -- that you're barely even aware that you're using it. This program is a must-have for anyone who needs to make their files readily available to multiple users or computers.
Once installed, Dropbox appears as an icon in the system tray. It doesn't have an interface, exactly; it turns up as a folder in My Documents, and it functions just as any other folder would. The magical thing about this folder, however, is that its contents are stored both locally and in the cloud. Any files or folders that you place inside the Dropbox folder can be easily shared: simply right-click, select Dropbox from the context menu, then select Share Link. This will open your default browser and provide you with the opportunity to share the selected file or folder via e-mail, Facebook, or Twitter, or to simply copy its Dropbox URL. The folder contents will also be automatically synced, so anyone who has access to a folder will immediately have the most up-to-date files. You can forget about using USB drives or e-mailing documents to yourself; Dropbox lets you keep everything you need in My Documents on multiple computers, or simply log into the Web interface if you're not on a machine that has Dropbox installed. Dropbox requires users to create an account; the service provides users with 2 GB of space for free, but paid upgrades are available if you need more. A thorough online Help center, as well as brief text instructions within the Dropbox folder, provide plenty of well-written documentation.
Dropbox is incredibly easy to use and will change the way you store and share files. We highly recommend it.
Publisher's Description
From Dropbox:
Dropbox works just like any other folder on your computer, but with a few differences. Any files or folders inside Dropbox will get synchronized to Dropbox's servers and any other computer linked to your account. Green checkmarks will appear on top of your files to let you know that they're synced and up to date. All data is transferred over SSL and encrypted with AES-256 before storage. Dropbox keeps track of every change made to any of its contents.
What's new in this version: Version 2.0.21 has fixed Windows installer issue which sometimes was failing to install properly.
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"Brilliant but sometime unreliable"
Version: Dropbox 2.0.16
Pros
I can share photos and videos with family and friends, some of which are too large to send via email.
Cons
Occasionally folders are removed from my Dropbox without explanation.
Summary
Make sure you understand how to protect your files so that they cannot be removed without your permission.
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"Didn't Find It Necessary."
Version: Dropbox 2.0.16
Pros
Easy access to important files from desktop icon.
Cons
(1) I only have one desktop PC and none others to connect to, so there was little point in keeping the program. (2) Installation was easy enough but I was unable to email files directly from Dropbox, so keeping it served no purpose.
Summary
I can understand why many might find it useful, but some of us don't get much out of it.
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"Dropbox 2.0.8"
Version: Dropbox 2.0.8
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
none I can think of
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"A wonderful program"
Version: Dropbox 2.0.8
Pros
This gives me the ability to pass files back and forth between my laptop and desktop which I have chosen not to network. Should one pick up some malware I don't want it to go to the other. Those and the tablet that I intend to buy will give me the capability to make easy file exchanges. That's really necessary for me. It beats buying a cable that runs from desktop to tablet and carrying flash drives from the room with the desktop to the room with the laptop and vice versa,although I can email from one of my sites to another instead, but uploads are so slow.
Cons
None so far.
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"Innovators"
Version: Dropbox 2.0.7
Pros
First time I used cloud storage . Easy to use, free option with limited space, smooth syncing.
Cons
Security is an issue if privacy is a concern.
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"I really like that program"
Version: Dropbox 2.0.7
Pros
I really like that program
Cons
I really like that program
Summary
I really like that program
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"Easy to use, convenient, secure, unobtrusive, FREE."
Version: Dropbox 2.0.7
Pros
Updates automatically, don't use that feature but the sync is a real time saver.
Cons
Not aware of any.
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"Absolutely LOVE DropBox!"
Version: Dropbox 2.0.4
Pros
Change files on any device
Files always the most current
No need to remember which device's file is most currentCons
Can't find any!
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"Great to share files"
Version: Dropbox 2.0.4
Pros
You can easily share files with other computers on your network, your Android phone or tablet. You can send a link to a friend so they can download a picture or file from your Dropbox.
Cons
None. It just works.
Summary
2GB is lots of space for me, and it's free.
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"Amazing backup, synchronization, sharing tool and more."
Version: Dropbox 2.0.4
Pros
After simple installation this program requires no maintenance.
Everything inside Dropbox folder is automatically backed up.
Dropbox folder is automatically synchronized between all your computers.
Access to all your files from Dropbox folder on cell phones and tablets (Android, iOS, BlackBerry).
All my deleted and changed files are available for 30 days in the cloud, and can be easily recovered.Cons
Only 2GB of cloud space for free, but can be increased to 16GB through referrals and other bonus programs if you don't want to update to paid version.
Summary
When you create Dropbox account from the referral link below:
http://db .tt/12TTxBHt [remove space]
you will receive extra 500MB (2.5GB instead of 2GB) at the beginning.
Great program. I can't imagine my work without it any more. I have all my most important documents on my home computer in sub-folders of Dropbox. They automatically update on my Netbook and my computer at work when I open them. When I don't have any of my computers around me then I open my files on my cell phone.
Recently I also started using automatic upload of pictures from my cell phone to Dropbox. Now I don't have to worry about connecting phone with computer through Bluetooth or USB cable any more.
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