Dropbox: Save files on multiple computers, access your files from the web.

Dropbox is a fantastic backup and collaboration tool.  If you have more than one computer, it is essential.

Sometimes I do work on my home computer.  In the past, I would have trouble keeping track of documents.  If I updated one on my home computer and there was another version on my work computer, I would find myself in situations where I wasn’t sure which file was more current, sometimes I made changes to the same file on different computers, creating a real mess.

Dropbox has solved these problems.  Now when I save an Excel or Word file at home or at work, it automatically gets saved in the “My Dropbox” folder located in “My Documents”.  When I save a file, it is instantly uploaded to the server which I can access on the internet at their web site.  It is also downloaded to my other computer in the same folder instantly or the next time that computer is connected to the internet.

Dropbox is fantastic for backup.  The files in your Dropbox folder are on every computer associated with your account as well as on their web site.  With this type of backup, you should never lose those important files that you have worked so hard on.

Dropbox works with multiple operating systems.  I use Windows Vista and Linux Ubuntu at home and Windows XP at work and it works in exactly the same way on each with no bugs. Dropbox also works with Apple computers and most smart phones.

If you visit the Dropbox web site, it you can download your files from your browser and view the history of ever file you have updated, deleted and added.

Dropbox gives you 2GB of storage free which can be upgraded to 3GB for free if your refer friends.  It also has subscription options if you want more storage.