Dropbox - Features - Online backup, file sync and sharing made easy. - 0 views
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Dropbox allows you to sync your files online and across your computers automatically. 2GB of online storage for free, with up to 100GB available to paying customers. Sync files of any size or type. Sync Windows, Mac, and Linux computers. Automatically syncs when new files or changes are detected.
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File Sharing Sharing files is simple. It takes only a few clicks. Shared folders allow several people to collaborate on the same files. See other people's changes instantly. Use your "Public" folder to link directly to files. Control who has access to your shared folders. Kick people out and remove the shared files from their computers in the process. Automatically create shareable online photo galleries out of regular folders.
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Online Backup Dropbox backs up your files online without you having to think about it. Web Access A copy of your files is stored on Dropbox's secure servers. This lets you access them from any computer or mobile device. Security & Privacy Dropbox uses military grade encryption methods to both transfer and store your data. Mobile Device Access A free application for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, and Android that lets you access and manage your Dropbox on the go.
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The Finer Details
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File Sync Dropbox allows you to sync your files online and across your computers automatically. Work on files in your Dropbox even if you're offline. Your changes sync once your computer has an Internet connection again. Dropbox transfers correctly resume where they left off if your connection drops. Efficient sync: only the pieces of a file that changed (not the whole file) are synced. This saves you time. Doesn't hog your internet connection. You can manually set bandwidth limits. File Sharing Sharing files is simple and done in only a few clicks. See other people's changes instantly. A Public folder that lets you link directly to files in your Dropbox. Control who is able to access shared folders. Kick people out and remove the shared folders from their computers. Automatically create shareable online photo galleries out of regular folders. Online Backup Dropbox backs up your files online without you having to think about it. Automatic backup of your files. Undelete files and folders. Restore previous versions of your files. 30 days of undo history. Upgrades available for unlimited undo. Web Access A copy of your files is stored on Dropbox's secure servers. This lets you access them from any computer or mobile device. Manipulate files as you would on your desktop. Add, edit, delete, rename, etc. A Recent Events feed that shows you a summary of activity in your Dropbox.
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Security & Privacy Dropbox takes the security and privacy of your files very seriously. Shared folders are viewable only by people you invite. All transmission of file data and metadata occurs over an encrypted channel (SSL). All files stored on Dropbox servers are encrypted (AES-256). Dropbox website and client software have been hardened against attacks from hackers. Dropbox employees are not able to view any user's files. Online access to your files requires your username and password. Public files are only viewable by people who have a link to the file(s). Public folders are not browsable or searchable. Mobile Device Access The free application for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry and Android lets you: View files from within the application. Download files for offline viewing. Take photos and videos and sync them to your Dropbox. Share links to files in your Dropbox. Export your files to other applications. Sync downloaded files so they're up-to-date.
