Tools for File Sync, Online Backup, File Sharing – Dropbox, SugarSync, Google Drive, DropMyEmail

Dropbox, SugarSync, Google Drive, Microsoft’s SkyDrive, and Baidu’s Pan are all similar online-based services that allow file sharing and file synchronization.

  • When you’re using multiple different computers in different locations, you can use these services as online sharing virtual portable drive spaces.
  • You can back up your important files on these virtual drives.

Dropbox

www.dropbox.com

  • You start with 2.5 gigabytes of file storage for free.
  • Can receive additional 500 megabytes for referring a new user.
  • Dropbox allows file sync to mobile app.

Four Killer Dropbox Tricks:

SugarSync

www.sugarsync.com

  • SugarSync lets you start with 5.0 gigabytes of file storage for free.
  • You can buy additional 30 gigabytes for USD 4.99 per month.
  • You can receive additional 500 megabytes for referring each new user.
  • Allows file sync to mobile app.

SugarSync vs. Dropbox:

Google Drive

drive.google.com

  • You start with 5.0 gigabyte for free.
  • You can buy additional 25 gigabytes of file storage for USD 2.50 per month.
  • Allows file sync to mobile app.
  • Google Drive is fully compatible with Google Plus.

Google Drive vs. Dropbox:

SkyDrive

skydrive.live.com

  • Microsoft SkyDrive starts you with 7.0 gigabytes of free storage.
  • Allows file sync to mobile app.
  • It’s compatible with Windows Phones.

SkyDrive Updates Sharing and File Management:

Baidu Pan

pan.baidu.com

  • Baidu’s Pan starts you with 2.5 gigabytes of free storage.
  • You can receive additional 500 megabytes for referring a new user.
  • Allows file sync to mobile app.

Dropbox Tricks with Other Tools

Other online tools that offer easy use of Dropbox:

  • SendtoDropbox.com – You get a unique email address from SendtoDropbox.com which allows you to email any files directly into your Dropbox account. This is convenient especially when you’re on your mobile and you can forward any email attachments directly to your Dropbox account – SendtoDropbox.com
  • URLDroplet.com – Allows you to paste in the download link of a file and the file will be saved directly to your Dropbox account – URLDroplet.com

LifeHacker provides tips on 10 clever uses of Dropbox:

  • Keep the Same Apps, Settings, and Passwords on All Your PCs
  • Convert, Share, and Automate Your Files
  • Launch Applications and Run Commands on Your Home Computer
  • Create Your Own Cloud-Based Music Library
  • Host a Web Site or Start Page for Your Browser
  • Print Documents to Your Home Printer from Any Computer
  • Quickly Install Android Apps and ROMs
  • Manage Your BitTorrent Downloads
  • Securely Share Files, from Saucy Pics to Paperwork
  • Monitor Your Computer for Running Tasks or Unauthorized Access

DropMyEmail, DropMySite

DropMyEmail and DropMySite offer services to backup emails, websites and databases.

  • DropMyEmail lets you back up your emails including Gmails, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail, QQ Mail to DropMyEmail’s servers
  • DropMySite allows you to back up websites and databases

DropMyEmail launched at Demo Asia 2012:

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