Sync files to the internet and any computer with Dropbox [Programs I Like]

I've known more than a few people that have lost important data when their computer crashes unexpectedly.  It can be a sobering experience to loose pictures, music files, original documents and term papers the instant your computer hard drive decides to give up the ghost.

One solution is to make sure that your important files get backed up automatically somewhere safe.  Enter web application Dropbox.  Dropbox is a program that you install on your computer that creates a folder (usually in My Documents) that automatically synchronizes any file you place in it across the internet and to any other computers that you set up with your account.

To get Dropbox visit www.dropbox.com and sign up for a free account.  You get 2 Gigabytes for free (.25 gigs more if you sign up with my referral link).  You can pay for more space if you need it, but 2 Gigs is plenty of space to keep important documents, pictures, and files easily and securely backed up.

Once you install the program on your computer you need to log in or create your new account.  Next, start dropping files in your "My Dropbox" folder and they will automatically be uploaded to Dropbox's servers where you can access them on your online account through any web browser (in case you need to download a file from you account on a friend's computer).  You can also create share links to let others securely download files you upload.  Best of all, if you have 2 or more computers, you can keep your files in sync across all of them just by installing and running the Dropbox program in the system tray.

So do you need super easy free space to backup your files and/or share them across computers?  If so, give Dropbox a try!

Dropbox is a free download and works on Windows, Mac, and Linux

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