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--> Did you know... you can search for images using just text?
Hello Dropbox Community! My name is Lainie and I'm a Product Manager at Dropbox. Every now and again, I am going to post a "--> Did you know..." to 1) keep you informed of all of the cool technology that exists at Dropbox and 2) gather your feedback on how the features are performing. In today's, "--> Did you know..." I'll be talking about Image Search! Image search is allows you to use the Search Bar to search for the contents of the image using words to describe the image. For example, if you search for "cat" your search results will show files that 1) contain the word "cat" in the file name or body, AND 2) files that contain images of cat. No mention of the word "cat" is necessary! Pretty cool! If you haven't yet, I recommend that you check it out. Please respond to this thread and let me know... A) Did you know this feature existed? Do you use it? B) How can we make this even more useful for you? Have a great day! Lainie For more information, check out our Help Center Article on Image Search!Using your mobile device to stay in the loop while working from home
When youâre in the office, you may be used to working exclusively on a laptop or desktop computer. Now that youâre working from home you may want to change your habits, and make more use of your mobile devices. Learn how to make the most of your mobile access to Dropbox. Access your Dropbox files and folders anywhere by downloading the Dropbox app to your phone or tablet, itâs available on Android, iPhone, iPad, and Windows mobile. Once you download the app and sign in you can; Find all your Dropbox files and folders are right there and ready to use so you can check in easily, without booting up the computer Take photos and videos using your built-in camera and save them directly to your Dropbox, which is helpful if youâve found yourself scribbling on physical paper lately Make important files available for offline accessâ Dropbox will automatically upload any changes once youâre back online Share your files with coworkers via links in an email, text messaging, or another app, so everyone is in the loop, even if theyâre not at their desk right now. If you already have Dropbox on your phone for personal files, but you want to connect your Dropbox Business account to keep in touch with the team, donât worry, they can both be logged in and kept separate, so you donât upload secret family recipes to your team work space. Here are the instructions on how to connect your personal and work Dropbox accounts for simple but separate access. If you donât want to download an app, you can also access your Dropbox files and folders from a mobile browser. Visit dropbox.com on your mobile device and we'll automatically redirect you to the mobile-optimized website. Have you been working differently when youâre not in the office?
Back to school - forget the lunchbox, organize everything else
Itâs that classic back to school time of year, and whether youâre a student, a teacher, an administrator or have a friend or family member going back to school, here is a list of things to make your day easier! Create a folder system in Dropbox that makes sense Before you start classes (teaching, learning or organizing them), you should take the time to create a folder system that makes sense for you. Whether itâs by class, by file type, by how much you hate or love a subject is entirely up to you, but make sure there is a sensible place for your files to go, once they start flying in! Create a to do list that you update daily or weekly with Paper This is something my student-self should have done - but itâs something my work-self does and I cannot recommend it enough! Yes, we all have tools and emails and reminders but a humble to-do list can really create a clear headspace, where you can see whatâs on your plate in as much or as little detail as you need. With Dropbox Paper, you get that satisfying tick sensation, without the actual paper waste. Create a project calendar, and link important dates to your to do list The start of term is heavy with dates - finals, papers, labs, whatever it is - get it in your calendar now. Dropbox integrates with both Google and and Outlook calendars, so you can link to the documents, the curriculum, whatever you think will be useful when youâre two days from the deadline. Create your group project folders ASAP If you know you have a group project coming up, create the work space asap with Dropbox Spaces, and add people as soon as you know who youâre working with. The earlier youâre all on the same page (literally), the better! Make the most of the Scanner app Now you can save, organize, and share important documents right from your phone with the Dropbox Scanner App. Scan in materials from classes or seminars for easy referenceâ theyâre a lot less likely to get crumpled or torn in a digital setting! Zoom integrations Thereâs a high chance some of your back to school experience will be happening on Zoom, so make sure you have that integrated to save time. You can learn more about that here. These tips might make your day a little easier, but we want to know, what are your back to school Dropbox tips?How to back up your computer with Dropbox
No more lost files, crashed computer disasters, or being out of sync on different devices. Letâs make sure 2021 is the year that everything important is backed up. Luckily, we have this covered for you, you just need to update your settings on Dropbox. Check out the video below to see how to backup your computer with the touch of a button. What Dropbox tips did you try out in 2020?
