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How we use Dropbox: Sheena
Weâre back again with another dive into how we, Dropboxers, use Dropbox. This time we have the ever wonderful, social media master, code queen, Sheena! And we can add family file manager to this ever-growing list! Iâm from a large Irish family, which means I have tons of cousins, aunts and uncles, and of course my wonderful grandparents. As the eldest cousin on my motherâs side, it generally falls to me to keep the cousins in line, and to gather the best gossip for my Grandmother! About 6 years ago my Grandmother mentioned that she felt she was missing out, as all of her grandchildren would share their best photos on social media, and she didnât get to see them. That year I created the first Christmas Family Calendar. It was created using simple calendar creation websites, of which there are tons. I first got the pictures by looking at the familyâs Facebook profiles and choosing lovely pics from holidays, parties and events throughout the year that my Grandparents would not have seen. Throughout the years, many of us have stopped updating Facebook as often, and some have stopped using social media altogether, so I needed a new way to gather the photos. This is when Dropbox came in! Three years ago, I created a File Request for the calendar photos, sent the link to the whole family⊠and thatâs it. The photoâs simply rolled in throughout the year. Every so often I would send a reminder to add their best pics using the file request. By the end of the year I had more than enough photos, many that were never seen before as they were just stored in one of our phones until that point. This year, since we hadnât been able to see each other as much as usual, I created the Christmas Family Calendar for my Grandparents as normal, and then as a special bonus I was able to send the full collection of photos to the whole family as a digital memory book for the year. Family pixelated to protect identities. Group photos taken prior to Covid-19 restrictions. Thanks Sheena! I might have to steal this for myself⊠How do you use Dropbox to share family memories?Tell us how you use Dropbox!
We have shared a lot of stories about how we use Dropbox, from using Dropbox to plan a wedding to organizing and planning a project, and now we want to focus on you and how you use it! So, to start, we would love to hear about how, and why, you started to use Dropbox. Whether it was to make sure your photos were safe, or to scan and save your receipts, or to work on a group project, we want to hear about it! Leave your stories in the comments, we want to learn from you - the more we know about how you use Dropbox, the more we can share tips and tricks that make sense for you. Looking forward to seeing your comments below!How we use Dropbox: Alex
Weâre back again to share how some Dropboxers actually use Dropbox in our real lives. This time itâs my turn - if you havenât seen my name around before, Iâm Alex, and Iâm part of the Community team. I was one of those straight A kids in school. The obnoxious one who always thought she had the answer and would be upset if she didnât get the highest grade (sorryâŠ.not sorry). I was always the organized nerd and thanks to that, Iâve been using Dropbox since my student days. It has been an essential tool for storing my files in the cloud and accessing all my docs wherever and whenever I need. The more docs I could upload, the more prepared I felt in class. As you can probably tell, my love for the Dropbox desktop app was triggered by a desire to over-achieve. Back then, I remember syncing docs between my devices so I could look at them on my mobile phone when I couldnât get my computer to school (I had a very large, and heavy, Asus PC!) I also used Dropbox in University for projects with my peers. I would share files with my team members so we could all contribute to the main project doc. In the past, I had often ended up doing almost all of the work on group projects, rather than risk a bad grade. I think we all know the pain of a group project with a few less than enthusiastic teammates, but thankfully, with Dropbox, there was no excuse. They couldnât pretend they didnât have the files, their names were next to the work they did, and there was even document history so no amount of âI did it, but itâs not there now, someone must have deleted itâ could let them off the hook. Now, whether or not I tidied up the end product, I didnât have to do 90% of the work on my own! Later in life, when I became a real grownup, I decided to upgrade to the Dropbox Plus so I could upload even more files. And then, at my first job, I convinced my manager to give me some budget for a Pro account. I would lie if I said that I wasnât influenced by my early experience with Dropbox as a student. For me, Dropbox stuck with me when I was a poor and awkward kid, so I stuck with it in return, and now I actually work for them! So, tell me, who else here is a meticulously organised nerd like me?Product updates: edit photos and PDFs
Want to hear about one of the handiest Dropbox features I use regularly? Check out how easy it is to upload, edit, send, and sign PDFs in one place. No technical wizardry, no back-and-forth file conversions, and no additional software to install. New PDF editing features let you add text and more Not PDFs are ready to go, there's usually some info you need to add or edit, and now, editing them is as easy as click, click, click. Weâve added more tools to our new PDF editing feature so you can do more without changing programs. Now, within Dropbox, you can: Add text to documents: Insert descriptions, dates, notes etc., anywhere on a PDF and modify text font, color, size, and emphasis Page zoom: Adjust the page view for easier navigation These features are useful for managing work-related and personal documents. Our own team makes the most of editing PDFs to organize and consolidate receipts at home. Learn how to get started editing PDFs now. Edit PDFs on-the-go Need to make changes when you'er away from your desk? No worries, you can edit PDFs directly on your iPhone or Android device. Edit PDFs on iPhone: Add text or a signature to PDFs on your iPhone with the Dropbox mobile app. Edit PDFs on Android: The Dropbox smartphone app makes it easy to edit PDFs on your Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, or any other Android device. Work from wherever you are, without needing to switch between devices or apps to get things done. Automatically add watermarks to multiple files No one likes to have their work passed off as someone elseâs - and now you can make sure it doesnât happen to you with a few simple steps. Save time, ensure confidentiality, and protect your brand by applying a watermark automation to a new or existing folder. Then, every PDF and image added to the folder will be automatically watermarked. Weâre big fans of automations that truly make life easier, and this one makes us very happy! To create an automation and learn more about watermarking, visit our automations page. Iâm definitely excited about these updates, and will make serious use of the PDF editing tools on a regular basis! And you can check out how Lauren uses PDF editing to improve her workflow too! Iâd love to know how you will make the most of these new features - tell us below!Exciting news â weâve launched the new Sync & Storage Dashboard in the Dropbox desktop app!
This dashboard makes it easier than ever to keep your files organized and your computer running smoothly. With just a click, you can: Get a real-time view of your sync status Quickly spot and resolve any syncing issues Monitor and manage how much disk space your Dropbox files are using Adjust your selective sync and storage preferences To open the dashboard, click the Dropbox icon in your taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac), then select your avatar and choose Sync & storage. Weâre excited for you to try it out! Please let us know your thoughts and how we can make it even better!Getting started with Dropbox desktop and mobile apps
A beginners guide to Dropbox apps Weâre delighted to be here with you as you take your first steps with Dropbox and our aim is to make them as simple and easy to take as possible. Today, weâre going to be talking about Dropbox apps. Hereâs everything you need to know: What is the Dropbox desktop app? Downloading the Dropbox desktop app Getting started with the Dropbox desktop app What is the Dropbox mobile app? Downloading the Dropbox mobile app Getting started with the Dropbox Mobile app What is the Dropbox Desktop app? When you download the Dropbox Desktop app, youâre basically adding two things to your computer, the Dropbox folder, which you can find in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). and the Dropbox icon, which will sit in your taskbar (Windows) or your menu bar (Mac). Having the Dropbox desktop app will allow you to access, view, save, edit and share all of the files in your Dropbox account, directly from your desktop. This means you won't need to waste time logging into various accounts to find your files and folders and you can even access them offline if you are out and about with no connection. Downloading the Dropbox desktop app Downloading the Dropbox desktop app, or Dropbox installer, is very simple and can be done by clicking this link. Once you click on it, the download will start automatically. Once the download is complete, youâll see the Dropbox installer at the bottom of your browser, youâll need to click on it to open it and then double click the Dropbox logo to begin the installation. Then, follow the onscreen prompts to complete the process. Getting started with the Dropbox desktop app Once youâve got the Desktop app installed, youâll be asked to either log in or create an account. When youâve done one of these, youâll be asked to select the folders you want to sync to your Dropbox account, this allows you to choose exactly what files and folders are added to your Dropbox account. Once your files are synced, youâre ready to start using the Dropbox Desktop app! If you click on the Dropbox icon in the taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac), youâll be able to search for your files, check your notifications, view your latest activity, keep up to date with your sync history and manage your account preferences. What is the Dropbox mobile app? The Dropbox mobile app allows you to manage your Dropbox account while on the go, through your phone or tablet. Youâll be able to access all of your files and folders and get work done where ever you are, you can even make files available offline so you donât need to worry about losing internet access when youâre out and about! Downloading the Dropbox mobile app The Dropbox mobile device is available on both Android and iOS devices, to get it all you need to do is go to your preferred app store, or you can simply scan the QR code in the image below. Once youâve found it, simply install the app and log-in and youâre good to go! Getting started with the Dropbox mobile app Now that youâve got the Dropbox mobile app installed, youâre ready to start using all of itâs awesome features, but rather than us boring you with the finer details, hereâs a quick video to let you know exactly what you can do. So thatâs it, now that youâve got both your desktop and mobile apps up and running, youâll be able to stay completely on top of your work, no matter where you are, or if youâre online and off-line! Weâd love to share more tips and guides to help you master any other Dropbox features you may be struggling with. So, if you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to ask, we are here to help! We want to hear about how using the desktop or mobile apps has improved your workflow with Dropbox, so please leave a comment below and let us know.
