Cloud Storage

Choman Saleem

              Cloud Storage For Everyone

     Wouldn’t the ability to access your computer files from almost anywhere be practical? There has to be a better file management system out there other than emailing files to yourself, or carrying around a flash drive. Dropbox was created in 2008 to address that desire. Dropbox is a fairly simple online virtual storage program that gives you the ability to access your files anywhere. Dropbox lets you create a folder on your computer that is synced directly to the Dropbox server and updated continuously. The user is able to treat the folder like any other folder. Anything you save to the folder is accessible on the web using your private Dropbox account.

     The uses of Dropbox are limitless. Dropbox lets you securely share files and even lets you share individual folders with others using a shared folder. A team of people working together can continuously update a project and upload different files needed. Dropbox is perfect for any group who needs collaboration with others, such as graphic designers, musicians, programmers, and students. Dropbox offers 2 gigabytes of storage for free. If 2GB is not large enough for you, a user can purchase a bigger account for a reasonable price. The final advantage of the utility is it’s support for a wide variety of platforms. Dropbox is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and even some smart phones. 

 

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2343852,00.asp