Part+7+-+Digital+Dropbox


 * How Digital Dropbox can make your life easier: **


 * What is Digital Dropbox: **
 * A seamless way of managing your files with several computers, PDA's etc
 * If you save a file at school, it will be at home when you get there
 * Automatically updates and shows you when it's still working - goes very quickly
 * Backs up a copy of all your files for free (up to 2+ GB) of storage space
 * Puts things up in the clouds but keeps an actual file on any computer you choose
 * Allows others to attain access to your files - under your control


 * First you must open up your own [|dropbox] account. **
 * Click the link above
 * You get 2 free GB of space.
 * If you invite someone (as I just did) you get more :) up to 8GB, after that you must purchase a monthly or yearly account.


 * Adding files: **
 * Once you set up your dropbox files, just save everything in there from that point on
 * You drag existing files and folders into your dropbox folder


 * File Sharing: **
 * If you want to share files with someone, first be careful!
 * If they have access to view, they also have access to delete and edit.
 * If a file is deleted or edited by another person by mistake, there are ways to revert back and fix it - but it's a pain
 * Only share files with those you trust (in computing ability and integrity)
 * Only share files that you would be ok loosing, if not, then back them up somewhere else first. Or better yet, create a new folder (copy your files into it) and share just that folder.
 * I have done just that for you - please check your email to view what it looks like online.
 * Let's download the folder as well so you guys can add, change, edit, etc.


 * In the Future: (next year) **
 * I'd like to set up a locked Dropbox (there has to be a way) so that students can have access all the time
 * They could open their computers and the files I want them to have would automatically be downloaded
 * They could use Dropbox on their iPhone, iPod, Blackberry, iPad and read notes, review Power Points, and even print documents.