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How to Link your Calendars to Dropbox
As we step into 2025, integrating tools and apps has become essential for seamless workflows đȘ. Our lives revolve around our schedules and calendars so linking your Dropbox account with your Google or Outlook calendar not only saves time but also boosts productivity by centralizing your tasks, files, and appointments in one place đšâđ». Hereâs a step-by-step guide to linking Dropbox with your calendar and contacts for ultimate productivity: Log in to Dropbox.com via the web browser Click the grid in the left-hand corner Select App Centre to find what you wish to link. Search Calendar within the search bar to find your desired calendar application. Select connect on your desired calendar linkage. Follow the on-screen instructions to grant Dropbox access to your calendar and contacts. For Google Calendar, you may need to log in to your Google account and confirm permissions. For Outlook, log in to your Microsoft account and complete the authorization. Linking Dropbox with your Google or Outlook calendar and contacts is a simple way to stay organized and save time đ. It keeps your files, schedules, and contacts connected, making it easier to manage meetings, deadlines, and teamwork đ€đŹ. Give it a try and see how it can simplify your workflow and boost your productivity.Fall Photography Tips & Tricks
Fall, or autumn as we call it here in Ireland, is arguably the most photogenic season. Missing out on capturing its beauty would be a shame. Hereâs how you can make the most of this vibrant time of year with some simple photography tips. Play with Colour in Your Composition The fall colour palette is so recognisable and it is with no doubt one of the main things that sets your Autumnal photos apart from the rest of the year. With nature slowly turning to beautiful gold, orange, red and brown, it is no wonder the rich autumn colours are so iconic and play to the senses to give a warm feeling to a photo. To emphasize these, you can easily link Photoshop to Dropbox, allowing you to boost the already present colours in post-editing, enhancing the natural vibrancy of the scene. Capture the Magic During Golden Hour To truly make the most of fallâs spectacular display, shoot your landscapes during the golden hour (the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset). This warm, soft light enhances the already vivid fall colors, casting a romantic glow over your photos. Itâs the perfect time to capture the essence of a crisp autumn walk through a forest or along a quiet country road. Want to share a photo of a glorious autumn sunset on your social media? Easily add watermarks to your photos - Nature may be beautiful but, you deserve some credit too! đ Explore Fall in the City Fall isnât just for those in rural areas, cities offer their own unique autumnal charm. Capture the seasonâs essence with shots of fall fashion, urban wildlife, or maybe you could get really artsy with puddle reflections. The contrast of vibrant leaves against urban landscape can create real visual impact. It can be exciting in the city - we easily get inspired and may take waaay too many photos ( speaking for myself, especially with my weakness for fall fashion). We want to share what we see with family and friends, and Dropbox makes it so easy to share large, high-resolution photographs with sharable links. Stay Safe When youâre out chasing that perfect autumnal shot, safety should always be a priority. Be cautious of slippery surfaces, especially near bodies of water or on hiking trails with fallen leaves and damp ground, wear sturdy shoes with good grip, carry a fully charged phone, and respect wildlife by giving animals their space. Tips from a Photographer One of our talented Community managers, who also happens to be an incredible photographer, shared some valuable fall photography tips with us: âI love capturing leaves falling and love using reflections in my photos, especially during autumn. There is such a panoply of colours that you can capture. I often recommend using trees, windows, etc. to help frame your photos. It helps capture the moment and really draw yourself into the experienceâ Here are a few examples of Emmetâs amazing photography. As you can see he really can capture that natural mystical radiance found in Ireland during the Autumn months. So what are your top photography tips for fall? Share your thoughts and join the conversation below! Letâs capture the beauty of this incredible season together.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!
How Andy took his life off of flash drives with Dropbox Folders and Paper
Meet Andy, a Dropbox devotee who has moved his personal and work files from flash drives to Dropbox. This is Andyâs story⊠What brought me to Dropbox Before I used Dropbox, it was such a pain transferring files between by devices when I was on the go, or needed to do work somewhere that wasn't my main computer. I have a similar story to Drew, really. I never left my flash drive anywhere by accident, but it was a pain to carry flash drives or external hard drives around, and constantly copy data to and from them to transfer. With Dropbox, for both me, and our media production, I don't have to think about it anymore. How I use Dropbox Even for personal use, I've been using Dropbox for more than 8 years now, and Dropbox as a whole has just made everything so much simpler. Especially when collaborating, I find Paper to be a big help. I've used Selective Sync a bit, but as far as actual core productivity and help goes, the big two are just the application itself, and collaborating with Paper. In Dropbox, for the most part, I don't really have a structure. I have general folders for related things, but it's sort of all over the place, since it's all personal for the most part anyway. As far as Paper goes, I don't have a lot of structure. For work, everything tends to be organized into folders, and the main folder is shared between everyone. Because of how small our company is, we don't have a whole lot to organize. I myself don't have a lot of organization either. I certainly am glad Dropbox has the features it has, and I use most of them at least sometimes. Tips for the community Plan ahead and keep organized. Know what you want to do, and know your options before you actually do anything. Do you use Dropbox in a similar way? Have questions for Andy about their workflow? Reply below with your thoughts!When Things Go Wrong: How to Restore Files with Dropbox
This thread âFile corrupted and cannot be restored from the version historyâ here on the Community got me thinking ... it reminded me of how important file recovery tools can be, especially when things go a bit sideways đŹ. So I thought Iâd put together a quick guide on how to restore files using Dropbox, just in case you ever find yourself in a similar situation đ ïž. Weâve all been there. You delete a file by mistake đïž or maybe overwrite something important and suddenly you realise you need to get it back. The good news? When youâre using Dropbox, restoring files is straightforward â . Hereâs how it works and what you need to know âŹïž đ Check your Deleted files If you have accidentally deleted something, start by checking the Deleted files page on Dropbox.com. You can find it in the left-hand sidebar once youâve signed in. From there: Browse or search for the file or folder you want to recover Click on it and select Restore By default, Dropbox keeps deleted files for 30 days (or longer if youâre on a Business, Professional or team account with extended version history). So as long as youâre within that time frame, recovery is possible đ. đ°ïž Restoring earlier versions If you didnât delete the file but made changes you regret, Dropbox can help with that too. We keep a version history of your files, so you can go back in time and restore a previous version. Hereâs how: Open Dropbox.com and find the file Click the three dots beside it, then choose Version history Pick the version you want to bring back and click Restore This works really well for documents that get edited regularly đ â especially if youâre collaborating with others and need to undo changes. đ±đ» Using the mobile app or desktop While the web version gives you full control over file recovery, you can also use the Dropbox mobile app to view deleted files or earlier versions. Itâs a bit more limited, but good for quick fixes on the go. On the desktop app, any restored file will sync back to your device automatically once youâve completed the restore online â so thereâs no need to manually re-download it đ. â What if I still canât find a file? If youâre still not seeing the file you need or youâre unsure when it was deleted, itâs worth checking with your team admin (if youâre on a team account), or you may be able to find your answer here on the Community đ€. đŹ Got questions? Or maybe a story to share? Hey, if youâve ever had one of those moments where Dropbox saved the day â whether it helped you recover a last-minute report, saved your college project đ, or just rescued a file you thought was gone for good ⊠drop a comment below âŹïž. Itâs always so cool to hear how these features are helping our Community members đ.
