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You have two computers. How do you synchronize your files between them?
6/13/2010 10:00:52 PM Link 2 comments | Add comment

I have struggled answering that question in a quest to help many of my clients.  There are several options, but require computer skills in order to setup (Windows Folder sync) or using a downloaded sync program then setting it up.

I think I have found the answer - Dropbox

Dropbox is an on-line service that includes a program that you install on the computers you want to sync.

First, you want to go to www.DropBox.com and create your account.  Second, download the DropBox software on your first computer.  After you enter your ID and Password, just copy any file you want to synchronize to the DropBox icon on your Desktop.  Last, go to your second computer and install the DropBox program on it too.  Your files from both computers are automatically synced!

What's great about it is that:
• It's free up to 2GB
• You can access any file even if you aren't connected to the Internet and it will re-sync when you reconnect
• You can use it on more than two computers
• You can share specific files with specific people
• It can act as a backup for your files

Are you struggling to synchronize your info?  Call me at (512) 451-9720

Do you have a suggestion on how to synchronize?  Let us know.  Click on 'Add comment' at the top of this tip.


Linda Farin
6/14/2010 8:39:12 AM
Wow! that's great. Does it work with PC to MAC and v.v.?
Paul M.
6/16/2010 6:53:48 PM
Yes, it works with both Mac & Windows. You can have one of each computer connected to a single Dropbox account and share files between them
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