Blog 9: Dropbox

"Simplify your life"

What is Dropbox?

Dropbox is a file hosting service created by Dropbox Inc. It it a service that allows you to store your files in the cloud. It offers cloud storage, file synchronization, and client software. It lets users create a special folder on each of their computers. Files that are put in these folders can be also accessed by a website and the mobile phone application. It was founded in 2001 by MIT students Drew Houston and Arash Fedowsi. You can use this application to store files on your phone as well. Suppose your phone storage was full and you would like to delete a few files yet keep them on your computer, all you have to do is download Dropbox for free. Once you have it download you can just go ahead and save all your files there and delete it from your computer. This will save space on your phone and you will still have the files saved on an application. 

The layout for Dropbox on a computer

Where can I get Dropbox?

You can make an account to Dropbox on their website: https://www.dropbox.com/

The softwares that can operate this are, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linus, Andriod, iOS, Blackberry OS and web browsers, as well as unofficial ports to Symbian, Windows Phone and MeeGo.

Software in which Dropbox is usable 

How to use Dropbox?

1. The following are steps that will help a first time Dropbox user use Dropbox (phone application):
2. Make an account for Dropbox
3. Sign into your account
4. If you're using it in a mobile device, download the app from the store that applies to you and log in
5. Once you've logged in, you'll see various options (Dropbox, Photos, Favorites and Settings)
6. To upload a file go to the Dropbox section and press the addition button to add a file or create a folder
7. All your photos uploaded will be available in the photo section of the application
8. Whatever you chose to favorite via the star button will be shown under the favorite section
9. Under the settings section you'll see your account information and settings to camera uploads (from phone) and passcode lock. You will also see help, legal & privacy and the details on the app version. 
10. You're also given an option of either telling a friend about the app or sending feedback

The layout for Dropbox on an Android

Following is a video that gives you more details about Dropbox: