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This section of the website is dedicated to promoting tools and resources relating to remote working.

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Dropbox Features:

File Sync

Dropbox allows you to sync your files online and across your computers automatically.

·       2GB of online storage for free, with up to 100GB available to paying customers.

·       Sync files of any size or type.

·       Sync Windows, Mac and Linux computers.

·       Automatically syncs when new files or changes are detected.

·       Work on files in your Dropbox even if you're offline. Your changes sync once your computer has an Internet connection again.

·       Dropbox transfers will correctly resume where they left off if the connection drops.

·       Efficient sync - only the pieces of a file that changed (not the whole file) are synced. This saves you time.

·       Doesn't hog your Internet connection. You can manually set bandwidth limits.

File Sharing

Sharing files is simple and can be done with only a few clicks.

·       Shared folders allow several people to collaborate on a set of files.

·       You can see other people's changes instantly.

·       A "Public" folder that lets you link directly to files in your Dropbox.

·       Control who is able to access shared folders (including ability to kick people out and remove the shared files from their computers).

·       Automatically create shareable online photo galleries from folders of photos in your Dropbox.

Online Backup

Dropbox backs up your files online without you having to think about it.

·       Automatic backup of your files.

·       Undelete files and folders.

·       Restore previous versions of your files.

·       30 days of undo history, with unlimited undo available as a paid option.

 

Web Access

A copy of your files are stored on Dropbox's secure servers. This lets you access them from any computer or mobile device.

·       Manipulate files as you would on your desktop - add, edit, delete, rename etc.

·       Search your entire Dropbox for files.

·       A "Recent Events" feed that shows you a summary of activity in your Dropbox.

·       Create shared folders and invite people to them.

·       Recover previous versions of any file or undelete deleted files.

·       View photo galleries created automatically from photos in your Dropbox.

Security & Privacy

Dropbox takes the security and privacy of your files very seriously.

·       Shared folders are viewable only by people you invite.

·       All transmission of file data and metadata occurs over an encrypted channel (SSL).

·       All files stored on Dropbox servers are encrypted (AES-256) and are inaccessible without your account password.

·       Dropbox website and client software have been hardened against attacks from hackers.

·       Dropbox employees are not able to view any user's files.

·       Online access to your files requires your username and password.

·       Public files are only viewable by people who have a link to the file(s). Public folders are not browsable or searchable.

 

Mobile Device Access

The free Dropbox iPhone app lets you:

·       Access your Dropbox on the go.

·       View your files on your iPhone or iPod Touch.

·       Download files for offline viewing.

·       Take photos and videos and sync them to your Dropbox.

·       Share links to files in your Dropbox.

·       View interactive photo galleries.

·       Sync downloaded files so they're up-to-date.

A mobile-optimized version of the website is available for owners of Blackberry phones and other Internet-capable mobile devices.

Click HERE for further information... 


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