Dropbox is a service that painlessly synchronizes your files across any number of computers and even mobile devices.
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How to use Google Code Prettify on WordPress
I'm writing my blog posts using Windows Live Writer and I use Syntax4writer whenever I need to include codes in the post.
The output for Syntax4Writer doesn't look good on the Bueno theme by ...
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How to integrate Basecamp with Dropbox?
How do integrate project attachments and messages and between Basecamp and Dropbox?
Is there an application which can integrate Dropbox with Basecamp in such way so that I have all Basecamp ...
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How to use two Dropbox? [duplicate]
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Multiple dropbox accounts on one PC?
I have a personal Dropbox and I have special dropbox that I'm using with a friend like a SVN server(to hold code). How can I easly ...
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When does Dropbox delta?
I was wondering if Dropbox works like git/rsync in that it deltas the files against the local repository in order to only send the changes to the files across the link.
For instance, if I put a 1GB ...
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Download complete folder shared under Photos on Dropbox
Is there any way to allow someone to download the hole shared Photos folder on Dropbox and not only individual files? Preferable a solution that doesn't require the receiver to register on Dropbox?
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Not reveal indentity when sharing documents to the public by Google document and by Dropbox
I would like to share some documents to the public by Google document and by Dropbox, so that the public can view the documents without downloading them, but without my identity being revealed. I ...
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Portable Dropbox (FileSync)?
Is there a portable version of Dropbox that I can load on to a USB Key?
I need to sync my files between my home desktop, dormitory laptop and on occasion a computer in my university lab.
I need it ...
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Can I trust on DropBox as a resource?
After Ma.gnolia Major Data Loss in 2009, I believe only Google, Microsoft and Yahoo services. Can I trust DropBox as my resource host? I would like to use my website's static content in DropBox and ...
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Backup Google Drive to Dropbox
I want to...
automatically perform a one way sync from Google Drive to Dropbox
convert the files to a format supported by LibreOffice or HTML during the synchronization. But any non proprietary and ...
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Can you speed up dropbox by replacing large collections of files with disk images?
I (and lots of people where I work) use dropbox and keep our work source directories in dropbox. These directories contain close to 20k small files, and we'll typically have many of them hanging ...
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Can't see a folder people shared with me in my own Dropbox folder
Someone shared a folder with me on Dropbox and I can’t see this folder in my Dropbox folder at home. I have to access it through the Dropbox website.
I thought it was supposed to be visible on every ...
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Some one has shared folder in Dropbox but the folder is not appearing in my Dropbox
How do I get a folder in my Dropbox list when it has been shared by someone.
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How do I format my Dropbox xml feed as a podcast feed?
I've set up my iTunes to download to Dropbox and now I have my podcasts saving to a dropbox folder. I have subscribed to the the folders event feed and it gives me links to download the mp3 files but ...
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When restoring machine from an old backup, what will Dropbox do?
I have a virtual machine running in VirtualBox. That machine is linked to Dropbox. Recently, said virtual machine has kicked the bucket. Fortunately, I have a backup, but not exactly recent one. ...
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More than one Dropbox account, how do I change the default startup account?
I have two Dropbox accounts. I use one the most. It is the default on all of my computers except for one.
How can I change that one so that the main Dropbox account opens on startup?
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Ability to add link to Dropbox folder in Trello cards
I wish I was able to add link to a Dropbox folder, not only Dropbox file.
Links to folders are already implemented in Dropbox. How can I use such ability in Trello cards?
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Dropbox Evernote integration
Is there anyway I can ensure a sync between a folder full of text files and my Evernote/Eimplenote?
Update: I learnt that Evernote can "watch" any folder and import all the files inside. But it ...
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Sharing folders on Dropbox with people who haven't installed it
I have sent out multiple Dropbox invitations to people who have subsequently created a web account from my invitation but have not installed it on their computer. In the Dropbox referrals list, each ...
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Compare and contrast Google Drive and Dropbox [closed]
What's the practical difference between Google Drive and Dropbox? What features does one offer that the other doesn't? Specifically, how well does sharing and permissions work in Google Drive ...
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I don't have a Public folder in Dropbox
I don't see a 'public folder' in my list. I also don't get the option of creating a 'public link' from any file: All I can click is 'share link'. The links I'm getting only work when I'm logged in to ...
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How does Google Docs differ essentially from other services like Dropbox [closed]
I have a Google account so I would see it as straight forward to use only Google Docs for storage and everything. I have read that Dropbox does not permit uploading of folders which is time consuming. ...
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How do I delete photos uploaded to Dropbox via Camera Upload?
I experimented with Dropbox's Camera Upload feature from my Android, do not wish to keep using it, and now wish to delete the approx. 2000 images and videos now occupying space on Dropbox. How can I ...
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Is it possible to delete recursively all deleted files/folders permanently?
Given a Dropbox folder which has many hidden deleted files/folder, currently I have to delete them manually sub folder by sub folder.
Is it possible to delete them all quickly?
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Why does Dropbox upload in bursts?
When Dropbox uploads files, it does not sustain a constant speed.
The upload happens in bursts, stopping for a few seconds every few seconds.
Other apps, such as CloudApp or Google Drive, or even ...
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Auto Save to Dropbox
If you add a file to Dropbox via an automated method, will Dropbox automatically sync it to your online account, or do you have to manually initiate the sync?
More Details:
I'm looking into setting ...
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Who has downloaded my offered files already? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there a way to know how often a file was downloaded from my public Dropbox folder?
I offered some people in my family to download files via dropbox. How do I know ...
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Shared files are not deleted from Dropbox accounts of my friends
I wanted to delete my files from Dropbox account. What is more I wanted this files to be deleted from acounts of my friends, becase I shared this files with my friends.
I completely deleted my ...
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How do I send a playlist of 16 mp3 files to an orchestra audition panel member?
I need to submit an "audition tape" to an orchestra audition panel member over email. I have assembled the 16 or so mp4 files, ready to send. The person will forward the material to other members, or ...
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Can I link files on DropBox onto a Trello card for members to see and so it updates when the file is changed?
I want to be able to link a spreadsheet to a card that it relates to while the file is on DropBox and have it update on Trello automatically so I don't have to re-upload it every time a change is made ...
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How to share a dropbox folder but hide colaborator/user 's emails?
I work with two different customers and need to share the same folder with each of them, but I don't want them to know of each other.
At the moment, any user who joins a shared dropbox folder can ...
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PDF with DropBox, remember the Last Page?
I like to store my PDF files in the DropBox cloud.
I like to access these PDFs from my PCs, Laptop & Android phone.
When I open a PDF it always starts on page 1 no matter what page I was on ...
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Dropbox folder does not seem to open
How can I access a folder someone sent me? As soon as I click on the Sharing link, it directs me to a new page and the folder says "this folder is empty". Is there fault or is it just busy ...
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How do I configure Dropbox to automatically delete the pictures from my phone that have already been uploaded via camera upload?
I use the camera uploader to back up all my photos but i don't want them in my phone after they have been uploaded. I would like to configure Dropbox to automatically delete the pictures that have ...
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Can CloudMagic search the contents of a file in Dropbox?
It seems like CloudMagic can only search the contents of a note in Evernote, but not in Dropbox. Only file names are searchable in Dropbox. Is it possible to search the contents of a file located in ...
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How to put photos into Dropbox “Camera Upload” manually
Camera upload is great because it caches photos and is easy to use. But i started using it after i deleted a lot of photos from my iphone. They are on my computer now. Is there a way to put photos ...
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Any way to get a raw/direct link for *new* Dropbox users? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Using Dropbox, can I create a public link from a shared folder?
As of July 31st 2012, new Dropbox accounts do not offer the "Public" folder feature anymore. Only ...
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Dropbox picture sync: Skip RAW files?
I like the convenience of having Dropbox keep track of my photos because it tends to work with my devices over 3G (I am often tethering to my phone with my iPad and Macbook) as well as Wifi, but it's ...
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White label DropBox front-end?
Is there a service or an (free or paid) DIY installable app that is usable with Dropbox as a simple web-based file upload frontend?
I know about AirDropper, the problem is it's only available in ...
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Password Protected Public Dropbox?
We deal with a lot of clients and passing a lot of large files back and forth between them. It is easy enough for us to send them a large file by putting it on our Dropbox and sending them the public ...
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Backup Evernote to Dropbox
I want to...
automatically perform a one way sync from Evernote to Dropbox
convert the notes to a format supported by LibreOffice or HTML during the synchronization. But any non proprietary and ...
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Is Dropbox the best choice for hosting a collection of video files? [closed]
I want to share a Folder of private videos with another group of viewers.
2 Schools are twinned with each other, and want to send and view data back and forth.
To allow every child to see every ...
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Dropbox Sharing that is Safe from Delete
How do I share a file without others deleting it? Basically I shared a file with a client, she deleted it off her Dropbox which deleted it off of mine. How do I prevent them from having any power over ...
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Drop Box style section for my website
I have been using dropbox to as a place to distribute files that are too big for email. We dont do this too often but its becoming more usual. Does anyone know of a webapp that we can attach to our ...
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What are some good options for moving my personal hard drive to the web?
I know about various backup/sharing apps like Dropbox, SugarSync, etc., but what I'm interested in is a service that isn't intended as backup, but rather is intended to serve as my filesystem and even ...
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If someone has shared a file with me on Dropbox, can I save it on my computer
If someone has shared a file with me on Dropbox, can I save it on my computer, so that I have a copy in case they decide to delete it?
Cheers
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Moving my Dropbox contents to someone else's Dropbox
How do I move the photos in my Dropbox, to another person's Dropbox?
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Hosting SyntaxHighlighter on Dropbox
I decided to host SyntaxHighlighter myself and uploaded files to my DropBox and configured my blog accordingly.
I am able to see the code properly highlighted.
What I want to know is, would hosting ...
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How can I retrieve the e-mails from my shared folders in Dropbox?
I am using Dropbox to share lots of documents with my clients as I meet with them. It's also a great way to grab their email address. So I have been doing this for about a month now and wanted to ...
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Why is github not used like dropbox, for sharing video and audio?
I have seen people talking about Github as a repository for source code and I myself use Github for distributed version control, but one thing I didn't understand is why don't people use it for ...
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Moving files from one folder to another on Dropbox mobile application
How do I move the files (pictures and videos) from the camera uploads folder to a different folder in Dropbox that I have created?
