Week 2 - Dropbox Data Sharing

Dropbox Data Sharing

This writing shall be regarding this week Computer In Education class which was on data sharing using Dropbox. For you guys that are still new in web surfing (we are in the same boat actually), Dropbox is one of those application that enables its user to store their data (in the form of files, pictures, music, video etc.) in a cloud storage in the web. 

This data can be viewed or collected by the user afterwards by using any possible internet connected computer. Indeed it sounds awesome, to be able to be connected with our data with any computer anytime anywhere.

 

To start off one need to download the Dropbox software (click here to download) and install it in those computers that one wish to be connected with the web. As the installation have finished, there will be a new folder that shall be created by default in the computer. 

If you have any data that you wish to share with friends on the net or rather simply wanted to store it in the cloud, just drag or copy the data into this default folder as it will act as a connecter to the net.

There is also an alternative way of sharing data by using Dropbox. As you have registered as a member, you shall be able to surf and enjoy its features (https://www.dropbox.com). Here you will see a vertical tab on the left side of the web that consist of :

• Dropbox 
• Sharing 
• Links 
• Events 
• Get Started

To start sharing your data, simply click the Sharing button on the left side on the tab and you shall be guided throughout the whole process (there are no such things as to be lost here though). 

If you feel that you wanted your uploaded data to be private such that you are the only person that can viewed the data, you can just simply move your cursor to the Option button at the side of your respective folder. There you are able to set your settings regarding your targeted folder base on your current needs. 

Let us just say that you need more information or rather wanted to explore Dropbox features but does not know where to start from, just click the Get Started button on the left tab and choose first option, Take the Dropbox Tour. For me the tour itself seem to be enjoyable and simple enough for new user to understand.

To conclude, Dropbox really is one of many data storage applications on the net that really helps us user in term of getting in touch with our data regardless of our whereabouts, which suit its tagline “Your life’s work, wherever you are”. That’s mark the end of my report for this week. Hope to see you guys again. Bye.