Dropbox Features
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Dropbox allows you to sync your files online and across your computers automatically. |
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2GB of online storage for free, with up to 100GB available to paying customers. | ||
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Sync files of any size or type. | ||
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Sync Windows, Mac and Linux computers. | ||
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Automatically syncs when new files or changes are detected. | ||
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Work on files in your Dropbox even if you're offline. Your changes sync once your computer has an Internet connection again. | ||
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Dropbox transfers will correctly resume where they left off if the connection drops. | ||
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Efficient sync - only the pieces of a file that changed (not the whole file) are synced. This saves you time. | ||
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Doesn't hog your Internet connection. You can manually set bandwidth limit. | |
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Sharing files is simple and can be done with only a few clicks. |
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Shared folders allow several people to collaborate on a set of files. | ||
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You can see other people's changes instantly. | ||
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A "Public" folder that lets you link directly to files in your Dropbox. | ||
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Control who is able to access shared folders (including ability to kick people out and remove the shared files from their computers). | ||
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Automatically create shareable online photo galleries from folders of photos in your Dropbox. | ||
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Dropbox backs up your files online without you having to think about it. |
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Automatic backup of your files. | ||
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Undelete files and folders. | ||
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Restore previous versions of your files. | ||
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30 days of undo history, with unlimited undo available as a paid option. | ||
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Web Access |
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A copy of your files are stored on Dropbox's secure servers. This lets you access them from any computer or mobile device. |
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Manipulate files as you would on your desktop - add, edit, delete, rename etc. | ||
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Search your entire Dropbox for files. | ||
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A "Recent Events" feed that shows you a summary of activity in your Dropbox. | ||
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Create shared folders and invite people to them. | ||
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Recover previous versions of any file or undelete deleted files. | ||
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View photo galleries created automatically from photos in your Dropbox. | ||
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Mobile Device Access |
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Access your Dropbox on the go. | ||
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View your files on your iPhone or iPod Touch. | ||
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Download files for offline viewing. | ||
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Take photos and videos and sync them to your Dropbox. | ||
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Share links to files in your Dropbox. | ||
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View interactive photo galleries. | ||
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Sync downloaded files so they're up-to-date. | ||
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A mobile-optimized version of the website is available for owners of Blackberry phones and other Internet-capable mobile devices. |
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Security & Privacy |
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Dropbox takes the security and privacy of your files very seriously. |
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Shared folders are viewable only by people you invite. | ||
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All transmission of file data and metadata occurs over an encrypted channel (SSL). | ||
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All files stored on Dropbox servers are encrypted (AES-256) and are inaccessible without your account password. | ||
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Dropbox website and client software have been hardened against attacks from hackers. | ||
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Dropbox employees are not able to view any user's files. | ||
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Online access to your files requires your username and password. | ||
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Public files are only viewable by people who have a link to the file(s). Public folders are not browsable or searchable. | ||





