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Why can I only back up specific folders? [SOLVED]
An older thread (https://www.dropboxforum.com/discussions/101001016/why-can-i-only-back-up-specific-folders/612837 ) (replies are turned off) said: I just started using the back up feature in Dropbox but it seems to only back up 3 folders: DOWNLOADS, DESKTOP & DOCUMENTS. I don't keep important stuff in any of these. How do I select my 2 most important folders? It doesn't seem to let me choose. So far I have only seen answers confirming that is true, and tough luck - you are stuck with this maddeningly limited functionality. I just wanted to say that there is a great solution, but it does require a higher learning curve. It is called rclone (https://rclone.org/dropbox/ ) - free and Open Source software designed to integrate as many different cloud storage solutions as possible, and enable you to copy between them, and also back and forth with any folder on your computer that you so choose. Perfect! The downside is the learning curve as by default, you need to type commands into a command line to use it (I've created script files to do that work on a monthly basis, so I don't manually type in any commands any more). BUT there are multiple GUI's (Graphical User Interfaces) for rclone, including one in beta from the rclone team themselves - this provides a 'point and click' interface that is easier to use. I haven't tried any of the GUI's so I can't recommend any, but I'd say it is well worth a shot!
Dropbox overrides file permissions debian9 (linux)
Since the start, that we added a dropbox daemon on our sambaserver, we face the issue of overriding the file permissions by dropboxusr. For new created files, via the dropbox, the permissions are set to: -rw- -r-- --- dropboxusr sambausers <filename>. Even if the set bit is set ON the directory. This means that all are server users (members of sambausers) cannot edit these files on their network drive (win10). Our goal is to achieve: -rw- -rw- --- dropboxusr sambausers <filename> we tried al lot suggestions of the dropbox community the last 5 years: a) editing the /etc/init.d/dropbox b) setfacl suggestions But none of the ideas worked on our Debian9 system. So we are still looking for the ultimate solutions. BUT we have already for a long time a workaround I want to share: as a root user we setup a crontab that runs every 5 minutes and chmod -R g+w <dropbox root directory>. It is not a nice solution but it works until we hopefully one day have the real solution for the problem.
What strategies do users employ to effectively manage version control for collaborative projects?
What strategies do Dropbox users employ to effectively manage version control for collaborative projects, especially when working with non-technical team members who might accidentally overwrite or delete important files? 🙂
Remove "available offline" in finder under folders and files
Hello, Does anyone know a way to remove the “available offline” phrase in Finder under files and folders? First of all, the phrase seems completely useless considering it can be there along with the cloud icon that indicates that a file/folder is not actually offline but needs to be downloaded to be opened. Second, this useless phrase takes away the ability to show item info in Finder. I used to be able to see the number of files in a folder, the resolution of a photo, or the file size (if it’s an archive), but for some reason, Dropbox thinks that “available offline” is more useful than that. I am surprised I could not find anything on this. It seems like I am the only one concerned with this issue. Maybe there is a simple toggle somewhere in the settings that I am missing. Unfortunately, today I found out that your files can be marked “available offline” but still be in the cloud, and that is a deal-breaker for me. However, my annual subscription just renewed, so I’d like to find out how to remove this annoying “available offline” phrase and see my file/folder info until I find a replacement.What you need to know about storing and backing up your photos with Dropbox
We see a lot of questions about storing, sharing and backing up your photos on Dropbox so here are some tips to make that as easy as possible! Back up photos automatically to your Dropbox account You know we love an automatic process, so whether it’s your camera roll photos, your screenshots or your document scans, your cloud photos are some of the most important files you have. In fact our own Emmet told us about a time when he almost lost his photos due to a tech malfunction - “One of my old hard drives of photos got corrupted several years ago. This was almost a year of photos. Thankfully, lot of these had been saved to my Dropbox account automatically, and this was important as a couple who I was friends with wanted a high definition photo of them from the first night they went out together, and I was only able to share it on their wedding day because it was saved on Dropbox.“ Keeping full-resolution copies backed up with online photo storage means you can access them anytime, and you know there is a safe and secure copy in the cloud. Here are just a few ways Dropbox can keep your photos safe: Camera uploads: Once you turn this on, photos from your phone or tablet will be automatically backed up to Dropbox. Or in our desktop app, photos will be copied from cameras, memory cards, or mobile devices whenever you connect one to your computer. Screenshot backups: You can set up our desktop app to automatically move screenshot images to your Dropbox, or have mobile device screenshots backed up using camera uploads. Document scanning: The native/built-in scan functionality in the Dropbox mobile app lets you use your phone’s camera to scan and make digital backups of receipts, whiteboards, and paper documents. Share your photos with links, shared folders and control access Storing your photos is great, but chances are you will want to share some - whether it’s with family members, teammates or the expense team at work. There are a few ways you can do that, and you can manage the access with a few clicks as well. Shared links: You can easily create a link to share any file or folder in your Dropbox. Copy and paste your link into an email, text message, or chat, to share with anyone—even if they don’t have a Dropbox account. Access control: Keep your photos in the right hands by adding password protection, expiration dates, and sign-in requirements to your shared links. Shared folders: Want to collect your photos and someone else’s in the same place? Share files back and forth by inviting other people to sync a folder between your account and theirs. Organize your photos: Saving and sharing your photos can be great but it’s no use if you can’t find the one your looking for, so organizing and viewing your photos is essential too! Here are some tips on how to do that, and if that’s not enough you can see how our own Eliene organizes her photos. Photo browsing: View and browse all of your photos and videos from the Photos tab in our mobile app or on the web. Image previews: View over 35 image file types from dropbox.com or our mobile app. You can preview common files like JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and GIF; app-specific types like Photoshop and Illustrator; raw formats like CR2, DCR, and DNG; and even iOS HEIC photos. Best of all, there’s no need for special photo software. Image tagging: Find your photos fast by adding searchable hashtags to individual photos or an entire folder. How do you manage your photos with Dropbox? Share your tips in the comments below, or if you have any questions you, we can answer those too!
