dropbox = awesome (invite code and extra storage below)
every once in a while, i come across something amazing that i have to share with the angry ninja world.
im a little bit of a gadget freak, so i do work on/use multiple computers. and there was never a great way to sync up all of the stuff that i was working on. over the years, i concocted many ways to make sure i had the latest files on hand:
- ftp: logging in and out was always a pain. and then my home computer had to be on all the time.
- network folder: mapping drives also worked for a while, but then there was no way for me to access my files while i wasnt on my home network.
- email: having a bunch of emails with attachments is annoying. also, what if i forgot to email myself the latest file?
so there was never a perfect solution. thats when i discovered dropbox.
you install the software on the computers you use and it creates folder on each. anything that you put into the folders is automatically synced up across all folders. there is a pictures folder for you to share all of your pictures with all of yoru fiends (finally, no excuse for not emailing those vacation photos), and there is a public folder for you to share files with your friends.
basically, now i have access to all of my recent files, no matter where i am. ive found myself working on designs and listening to my latest mp3s in the bedroom on the macbook, on my desktop at work, at my friend’s, or even my parent’s place. the best thing: it works on mac and on windows. it will change the way you work on your computers. guaranteed.
they give you 2 GB for free, but if you sign up using this link, or by clicking on the logo up top, you and the angry ninja will get 250 MB more storage.
https://www.getdropbox.com/referrals/NTQzMTg0ODk
install it and let me know how you like it.
rating:
5/5 angry ninjas
tags: awesome, dropbox, files, sync, web