Who needs a flash drive when you have Dropbox?
A few months ago, I started using a snappy little application called Dropbox. This service provides an online folder where I can store and share files. I can access the files in my Dropbox account from my desktop, my laptop, my netbook and from any other computer connected to the internet. I have also installed a Dropbox app on my HTC Evo Shift smartphone.
Since I teach many computer classes and work with many private students at various locations, this little tool has become quite useful. I can create and share files with any of my students and clients, without having to rely on emailing files. It has made for simpler collaboration, as well as peace of mind knowing my files are backed up.
So far, I am using the free account. This account offers up to 2 gigabytes of storage apace. As a bonus, if you refer friends to the service and they sign up, you will be gifted with more space on your Dropbox account.
If you are using Dropbox on your own computer, I highly recommend installing their application on your system. It will make the file sharing seamless because the Dropbox folder will look like just another folder on your computer. When I make a file on my desktop computer, I store it in my Dropbox folder. Later, if I am working on my laptop, I can access the same file that I created on my desktop. If I happen to be at a client’s office, I can login to my account at Dropbox.com and access any pertinent information through the web interface.
Using Dropbox has allowed me to give up my addiction for flash drives. And really, who needs a flash drive when you have Dropbox?
Try Dropbox by going here: http://db.tt/86l92b0. If you use this link, it will also give me a bit more storage on my own Dropbox.
Enjoy!
~Karen