Dropbox is the most widely used and simplest file-synchronization system worldwide not attached to a major technology company. Every machine on which you install Dropbox and use the same account has ...

Smart Sync was launched at a press conference earlier this week. It’s part of Dropbox’s existing sync client for Windows and macOS. Once turned on, all of your Dropbox files will be visible inside ...

Probably the most anticipated enhancement to Dropbox, our most favorite cross-platform / cross-device file syncing service, is now available in a new experimental build for all major operating systems ...

In an earlier blog, following my computer crashing, I asked What is the best way to backup and secure the data on my computer? A lot of folks responded and you really should check out the comments ...

Josh Lowensohn joined CNET in 2006 and now covers Apple. Before that, Josh wrote about everything from new Web start-ups, to remote-controlled robots that watch your house. Prior to joining CNET, Josh ...

All of the file syncing with none of the annoyances. May 23, 2024 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Setting up Maestral couldn't be easier on a Mac. Just download ...

Using Dropbox, you can back up and restore selected folders and files online. If you’re looking for an automated way to back up your local files to the cloud, one option to consider is Dropbox Backup.

The move comes just weeks after Dropbox reworked its core sync engine to make it easier to maintain and improve reliability. Like with iCloud, this only really makes sense if you subscribe to one of ...

Sync.com does what it says on the tin, syncing files across your devices. While it can be used as a backup app, it’s perhaps a little closer to Dropbox because it’s intended to carry files you can ...

Despite having a 2TB iCloud account, I also have an identically sized Dropbox one, and the latter is my primary cloud service for working files. The reason for favoring Dropbox over iCloud is the ...

An update to macOS and how Apple's File Provider API works will soon force apps like Dropbox to end support for external drives. Some Dropbox users have encountered issues with their external drive ...