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lowam
Explorer | Level 3
12 months ago

Can we have a way to toggle Recent files on and off in account settings?

I want to be  able to toggle on or off the show Recent Files.  First,  I prefer to NOT  SHOW ANY RECENT FILES.  I want my own privacy and not have someone open my computer and be able to view Recent ...
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lowam
Explorer | Level 3
12 months ago

Windows PC.  Dropbox Icon in the System Tray bottom right corner of the screen.  When you click the icon up pops the recently accessed files.  I am the user and I should be in charge of whether I want recently accessed files show up or not.  This should not be a pre-determined decision by Dropbox.

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Megan
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12 months ago

Hey lowam!

Your feedback regarding this has been very valuable and I will endeavor to make sure your voice is heard.

I will pass on your comments to the relevant departments so that we can further improve our product.

If you need something else, please let me know and I will be more than happy to help every step of the way.  😀

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    lowam
    Explorer | Level 3
    12 months ago

    As was just posted by Mark when he says..."I've asked for this for years. :( "

    Yes for years and Dropbox has done nothing about it.  So your kind words dear Megan leave quite a lot not mentioned....like...we want this done YESTERDAY.

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