Forum Discussion

DigiDean's avatar
DigiDean
Helpful | Level 6
3 years ago
Solved

Don't know if I have app or not

I am using an iMac running OS 14.1.2.   I downloaded the Dropbox desktop app. It shows up in my application folder, and I have an icon in my dock. However, if I click on the Dropbox app icon in m...
desktop
Install
Mac
Setting up the apps
  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    3 years ago

    Hi DigiDean 

     

    Dropbox is basically a folder on your machine. Its a bit of a magic one though, so, whatever you put in it replicates to the cloud. Test it with a file or 2 🙂

     

    In terms of backup that does sound about right - 750gb is a HUGE volume of data!

Mark's avatar
Mark
Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
3 years ago

Hi DigiDean 

 

Dropbox is basically a folder on your machine. Its a bit of a magic one though, so, whatever you put in it replicates to the cloud. Test it with a file or 2 🙂

 

In terms of backup that does sound about right - 750gb is a HUGE volume of data!

  • DigiDean's avatar
    DigiDean
    Helpful | Level 6
    3 years ago

    Thank you, Mark!

     

    And my upload speed earlier was between 1.7 and 3.5, depending on whose speed dial I used. Now it's around 11. But I'm going to have to bite the bullet and trash a LOT of photos. A good part of what I amassed in forty years as a professional photographer is still on the drive, and most of it can be trashed no problem; the problem is that the task will be mammoth. But I'm retired!

     

    Thanks again.

About Apps and Installations

Have a question about a Dropbox app or installation? Reach out to the Dropbox Community and get solutions, help, and advice from members.

The Dropbox Community team is active from Monday to Friday. We try to respond to you as soon as we can, usually within 2 hours.

If you need more help you can view your support options (expected response time for an email or ticket is 24 hours), or contact us on X, Facebook or Instagram.

For more info on available support options for your Dropbox plan, see this article.

If you found the answer to your question in this Community thread, please 'like' the post to say thanks and to let us know it was useful!