Tag Headings:

1. Introduction to Dropbox
2. Finding Security in Dropbox for Wikis
3. Sharing with Dropbox
4. The Ease of Drag and Drop in Dropbox
5. Conclusion and Invitation to Try Dropbox

Introduction to Dropbox

In a world where we store most of our files online, syncing our computers can be a real headache. Some people trust their entire life to a flash drive, while others upload everything to Google Docs. But very few options have been idiot-proof enough to make up for mishaps like losing files or forgetting to update versions. Fortunately, there is a great synchronization method that has come out on top – Dropbox.

As someone who has tried several syncing options before, I can attest that Dropbox is the most forgiving synchronization method. I have been using it for more than a month, and it has performed admirably. In this article, I will discuss the benefits of using Dropbox, the security measures in place, and how it makes sharing files a breeze.

Finding Security in Dropbox for Wikis

I use a wiki to handle a lot of my projects in progress. No matter what system I use to keep files in sync across computers, I have to have reliable access to my wiki. Dropbox has handled my wiki with no problems. Considering that using the TiddlyWiki creates a new file every time I make a save, Dropbox’s performance is impressive.

I had some questions about the security of using a site to host a wiki for me, but the encryption and privacy policies in place make me feel more at ease. Dropbox’s team seems to share my paranoia. All file transport occurs over SSL, and files are encrypted with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256) before they’re stored on the site’s backend.

While users can’t specify their own private key, this measure is more than enough for me to feel comfortable about storing my files in Dropbox. My files are encrypted before anyone at Dropbox could see or modify them.

Sharing with Dropbox

We all have friends and family members whose approach to the internet requires absolute simplicity. Sharing files with them can be difficult, but Dropbox allows you to establish a shared folder where you can put any kind of file, and get a link that you can share directly with anyone.

Although there are plenty of other sites for sharing photos, Dropbox has worked quite well for me when I needed to share files with a group of members. Other services have more features, but for files other than the standard .doc, Dropbox has been ideal. It’s easier to stop sharing files with Dropbox than with other services. You can drag a file out of your public folder to stop sharing it.

The Ease of Drag and Drop in Dropbox

While Dropbox has a great web interface, the real utility lies in the application you can install on your computer. It works just like any other folder, and you can drag and drop files into it, which are then automatically synced across all activated computers and the web interface.

It’s also easy to share files between Macs and PCs as long as you have the software installed to open a file. You don’t have problems working on files offline, either. Dropbox updates them as soon as you have an internet connection, and it even performed admirably when Amazon’s S3 service went down. While dependent on S3, there was no synchronization during the outage, but as soon as it came back up, Dropbox matched up all my files.

Conclusion and Invitation to Try Dropbox

Dropbox has proved to be the most forgiving synchronization method for me, and it is undoubtedly worth trying. The security and privacy measures in place and the ease of sharing files make it a standout choice. While Dropbox is still in private beta, it’s easy to sign up for an invite. Try it out yourself, and see if it works for you.