Whenever we close out the file and save this review to a local Dropbox folder on one computer (and after we’ve closed out the file), a message pops up on every other system where we have installed Dropbox, informing us that a file (named “Dropbox review”) has been saved to My Dropbox. Dropbox retains all previous versions of saved files for up to 30 days. Then we closed out the file on that testbed, moved over another computer, and found the review waiting for us in the local folder, having synced to the last saved version in the time it took to walk to other desk.
(Dropbox has apps for iPad, iPhone, and Android.) We started work on this review on one of our testbeds, and saved it to the local Dropbox.
We have created Dropbox folders on every testbed in DigitalBenchmarks Lab, and on our personal systems, laptops, netbook, and iPad. Or, you can access your private, password-protected folder on from any Internet-connected device. But as soon as you connect to the Web, that folder automatically syncs with all other local My Dropbox folders linked to your Dropbox account. Even when you’re not online, you can drag and drop files to it, create subfolders, save or open files, etc. The My Dropbox folder is local on each device, so you use it as you would any other folder. After installation on your various devices-which can include desktop PCs, notebooks, netbooks, iPads, and various smartphones-everything works automatically. A free account provides 2GB, while you pay $10/month for 50GB (Dropbox Pro 50) or $20/month for 100GB (Dropbox Pro 100).The first time you open the Dropbox tray icon, you click the command to initialize the folder to your specific account. Once you’re signed up, the only decision to make is about how much online storage you want. But what if the file you need is on your work computer, and you’re in some airport with a netbook? Enter Dropbox (various pricing, starting at free for 2GB storage), which keeps your files accessible and synced from all your various devices. With all the computers and smart devices in our lives, we stay connected and productive, regardless of location.
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