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Can I transfer from Google Drive to Dropbox?Block-level file sync, password-protected sharing links, and smart sync are some unique advantages of Dropbox, compared to Google Drive.
If you are wondering whether you can move Google Drive files to Dropbox, the answer is yes, and here is a how-to guide with 3 available solutions. [Read more…]
Regular readers of this blog know that I’m a huge fan of two-factor authentication for online accounts.
For those who might have missed them, I have already written posts explaining how to enable it on Facebook and Twitter.
Two factor authentication is a security measure which requires you to enter a verification code that’s sent to your mobile phone before you’ll be allowed to log in to your account.
This effectively locks your online account as tight as a virtual drum since a hacker would need physical access to your cell phone in order to break into your account.
The steps below explain how to quickly and easily enable two-step verification on your Dropbox account: [Read more…]
Question from Manny P.: I use Dropbox to store some of my files, but only with a couple of programs that I only use once or twice a week.
Since I don’t use it that often, I don’t want the Dropbox app to load every time I load Windows. I’ve disabled automatic startup with Autoruns, but it always starts up automatically the next time I start Windows.
How do I prevent Dropbox from loading automatically? I’d much prefer to load it manually when I actually need to use it. Thanks in advance for your help!
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Question from Felicity A.: My friend has a setup where her photos are automatically uploaded to Dropbox every time she plugs the camera into her laptop.
How do I set my computer up to do this? It’s a Dell Inspiron with Windows 7.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Letting other Dropbox users upload files to your Dropbox account is easy, but what about folks who don’t have a Dropbox account of their own?
Well, now there’s a free app called Dbinbox that lets you easily allow anyone equipped with a web browser to upload files directly into a special folder in your Dropbox account!
Setting up Dbinbox is easy. Here’s how: [Read more…]