File Syncing

Dropbox lets users sync files across multiple computers and stores a secure backup copy online allowing them to be accessed from any internet connected computer, now with release of free Dropbox iPhone App users can access their Dropbox on-the-go enabling users to access, view and sync files right from the device.

Apart from letting you view and share files, Dropbox iPhone app also allows you to use iPhone’s built-in camera to take photos or videos (requires iPhone 3GS) and upload them instantly to your account, used together with Dropbox shared folders these files are instantly shared with friends and family and synced to their computers.

After FolderShare from Microsoft, Dropbox is another similar service, but with much better interface and ease of use, currently under closed private beta the service allows users to synchronize files between multiple computers both Mac and PC.

DropBox makes file-sharing and syncing as simple as it can get, The client integrates with the files system and you just need to drop your files inside the special dropbox folder and rest is taken care in background by the Dropbox client. As a file inside the special dropbox folder gets changed, automatic file syncing takes place and online version of the file is updated.

All files inside your Dropbox can be accessed and shared anytime using the online interface, even when your computer is powered down, the best thing about the service is its ability to retain older versions of the file as a backup copy, incase the file gets deleted by mistake from the Dropbox folder.