WriteBox: Online Text Editor That Connects To Dropbox
Writebox is an online text editor with an extremely simple interface. Even better: you can connect it with your Dropbox account to edit any file you store with that service. Every keystroke you make is saved, instantly, and you can sync the changes with your Dropbox at any time.
Organize & Sort Your Dropbox Automatically With SortMyBox
Dropbox and Box users can take advantage of SortMyBox -- a free service that lets you create filters to automatically organize newly uploaded files.
8 Of The Best Mobile Apps For Your Dropbox [Android / iOS]
We've really only just reached the point were lots of apps are being written with integration to cloud storage in mind. Because of this, you may not have realised that quite a few very useful apps have popped up with integrated Dropbox syncing. We'll be covering some of the best of these today.
10+ Best Apps for Your Dropbox
If you've been using Dropbox for a while, you may not have noticed that a whole ecosystem of applications have been built up to use the service. Over time, these apps have sprung up to fill all of the little holes Dropbox left unfilled. There are apps now for just about everything. Read on to find out about some of the really useful ones.
5 Things That You Should Be Using Your Cloud Storage For
Cloud storage services are great in that they offer a nice chunk of free storage that anyone should be able to put to use. With the cloud's rising popularity and on-the-go computing as popular as ever in 2012, it's time for you to get on the ball. But what exactly should you be using Dropbox, Google Drive, or another alternative for? Let me help you figure that.
Pocket - A Handy, Free Personal Information Safe With A Desktop Counterpart [Android]
Pocket, is a free information “wallet” for Android, and one of the most recent entries in our Best of Android page. Pocket can be used for managing passwords, but also other information. It has built-in Dropbox sync, and a lovely cross-platform desktop client. And it’s entirely free, too.
Encrypt Your Dropbox Files With BoxCryptor
Dropbox is a great service, but its security track record is nothing to be proud of. We’ve previously written about encrypted alternatives to Dropbox, but let’s be honest -- Dropbox stands out among cloud storage services for its zen simplicity. Much as we’d like encryption, it’s hard to give up Dropbox. BoxCryptor is an encryption solution for anyone who wants encryption but just can’t let Dropbox go.
Truly Sync Your Android Device With Dropbox Via Dropsync [Android 2.0+]
Dropbox is my preferred syncing service, which works wonders on computers. However on mobile devices, especially Android devices, it leaves a lot to be desired, mainly because of the lack of support for two-way syncing goodness. Dropbox may or may not implement this feature soon, but in the meantime, Dropsync does a superb job of uploading and downloading files in real-time.
Edit Text Files In Your Dropbox From Your Browser With TextDropApp
Edit any text file in your Dropbox from your browser. It's easy to with TextDropApp, a web-based text editor that uses Dropbox for storage. Whether you want to edit text documents from Chrome OS or just want a simple way to do some writing while on the go, TextDropApp is easy to use and quick. TextDropApp isn't just useful for programmers. It's also perfect for the writer on the move.
Dropbox Automator Sends Emails, Converts PDFs, Downsizes Files & More
For many computer users, Dropbox is the quintessential online storage and file sharing service for accessing files between computer devices. If you're heavy user of Dropbox like I am, you might be interested in a new online service, Dropbox Automator, that can automatically perform all sorts of tasks when you add files to your designated Dropbox folders.
Share Files Between Your Computer & Your Android Device With Dropbox
Dropbox is an ingenious file storing and sharing tool. Not only can you upload files to your online Dropbox and share single files or entire folders, you can also install the Dropbox application on your computer, use it like a regular folder, and have all your files and sub-folders synced automatically.
4 Ways To Optimize Your Dropbox Experience
It can't be denied. We at MakeUseOf, along with most of the world, still love Dropbox dearly. It's the synchronization tool of choice because it simply works like you expect it to. However, using just the basics of the software may make you miss out on some useful stuff that could make your life even easier.
Tweet Out Attachments With Pigeon Carrier [Chrome & Firefox]
Twitter is already great for messaging people and broadcasting information to the world. Itt is also becoming a place to host photo galleries. However, with all of its sharing capabilities, one thing is missing – the ability to share various files. Enter Pigeon Carrier, a unique Chrome extension and Firefox add-on that combines the powers of Twitter and DropBox to create something truly amazing.
PlainText: A Text Editor With a Dropbox Synchronization Feature [iOS]
If you are the kind of person who edits your documents on the go, then you need two things to accomplish your task. The first is a device that will allow you to access your documents wherever you are, and the second is a text editor which can make sure that your documents will be accessible everywhere you go.
5 Ways To Send Files To Your Dropbox Without Using Dropbox
There are numerous ways to manage files in Dropbox. Maybe, need to get something into my Dropbox and just don’t have access to it right now. For these scenarios, some nice people invented services we can use to send files directly to our Dropbox, without using Dropbox. Look into some of them.
How To Get More Free Dropbox Storage With Your School Email Address [News]
Millions of us use Dropbox who allow you to increase your free storage by using their referral system. When you get someone else to sign up for a Dropbox account, you get an extra 250MB of additional space. But now if you’re a student or educator with a .edu email address, you can get double the credits for referrals.
Make Your Dropbox Portable With DropboxPortableAHK [Windows]
Dropbox is a really handy application that allows you to sync a file folder across multiple computers. DropboxPortableAHK makes your Dropbox fully portable, making it so that you don't have to save your Dropbox folder on every computer you use in order to access your data.
Sparkleshare - A Great Open Source Alternative To Dropbox [Linux & Mac]
There's been quite a few problems that have risen about Dropbox in recent months that is making some people feel uncomfortable about using it and are seeking refuge by means of an alternative. There are plenty of other online storage services, such as Box.net, but it seems that there is no alternative that can compete with the benefits that Dropbox provides, namely file synchronization.