Drop Box

Dropbox is a "magic pocket" (online storage) that you can access from any computer and/or smartphone.  If you have a document you want to view on your PC, Mac, BlackBerry, Droid, iPhone, iPad  you can have ONE document stored in DropBox to access elsewhere. You can also share (or not share) the document with other "DropBoxers".

For example, I have a database of passwords (encrypted). When I add, delete or edit my passwords I don't want to have to send that database to multiple computers, iPad, Droid etc.  I keep my password database in my DropBox and can get access to my passwords from anywhere. This would work with spreadsheets, photos, anything digital.

You can download and install DropBox on your various devices, an easy install! Once it's there, you just drop in your documents and have instant access. Very cool. Very easy. Very cloud.  You can also access DropBox online (no download necessary) in case you need to view files from a public computer that will not allow you to install software. (Great for students who don't have download rights to the computer!)

Below is a screen shot of DropBox online. On my desktop there's a shortcut. When opened, it looks like the inside of just another one of your folders. The site is straightforward and easy to use. Enjoy!

Click on the photo below to see a larger view.