Dropbox

Mimi Smith-DeCoster, Brown Biggers

• A) What is this Dropbox thing, exactly?

• B) I have used it once or twice.

• C) I use it occasionally.

• D) I use it all the time.

UNCG does not support Dropbox. • While there are no official UNCG sources for troubleshooting,

there is a very involved user community online.

• Since the service does not need to be tied to a UNCG account, you can use it after graduation.

• Cloud-based file storage: you can access it from any Internet connection.

• Dropbox Folder: a locally stored folder that is synced with the

online files

• Dropbox Sharing: You can share documents with other people.

• Go to Dropbox.com, create an account.

• On your own computer, download and install the client.

• Can download and sync your account to multiple computers (home, work, etc.)

• To access from other computers, again, Dropbox.com and log

in to access your files.

• The website has a lot of good introductory material

• Sharing: put file in Public folder. You can then right-click, go to Dropbox -> Copy Public Link, and share that link

• Or Share with other dropbox users: Right-click and select Dropbox > Share this folder…

• You get 2GB of free storage, can pay to upgrade (or sometimes get free upgrades!)

• Selective Sync:

• System tray: Preferences -> Advanced -> Selective Sync button

• Uncheck anything you do not want to have automatically

synced to your hard drive.

• These files will still exist on Dropbox servers, and you can still access them via the dropbox website or other devices.

• From web view click on file ->dropdown menu -> “Previous Versions”

• Local view: right click -> Dropbox -> View Previous Versions

• https://www.dropbox.com/

• http://lifehacker.com/5527055/the-cleverest-ways-to-use-dropbox-that-youre-not-using

• http://lifehacker.com/5796318/the-cheapskates-guide-to-getting-free-dropbox-space

Q & A

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