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Introduction to Dropbox
Everyone nowadays is familiar with the name Dropbox. Dropbox is essentially a file hosting
service that was started just a few years ago, more specifically in 2007, and is now used by
almost everyone these days. The basic idea behind this service is to provide cloud storage
for you so you can save your data and use it whenever you want and wherever you want
without the use of any data travelling device.
Dropbox can easily be used via your computer or your smartphone. All you need to do is
upload your important data and it will automatically be stored in their cloud storage which
can easily be accessed later without any modifications or loss. Synchronization is another
great feature of this amazing service which lets you view the same document no matter what
platform you are using. This means that if you uploaded a file from your personal computer
it will automatically be uploaded to their cloud storage and will be made available to all your
connected devices (or any new device if you want to connect). This way you can access the
new file, for example, from your phone in a coffee shop even though you uploaded it from
your computer. There are many more features of this amazing service that will be discussed
later in this topic.
Upon signing up for Dropbox you will be asked to choose the type of your account. You will
get three options to choose from.
Dropbox Basic
The first one will be Dropbox basic which is a free version that provides free storage of 2
GB which can be used for anything you want and for as long as you want, no hidden or
monthly charges at all. This is technically a simple backup and file sharing service at the
cost of nothing actually.
Dropbox Pro
The second option is Dropbox pro which is a subscription-based account. You will be
charged a total of 9.99 Euros per month to keep that account which isn't that bad if you look
at the huge storage (1 TB) that they are providing with this account. Just like the basic ver-
sion, you can use this space for anything you want but the only difference is the monthly
charges. Also, in your pro version, you will enjoy a few extra file-controlling features. The
basic and the pro version are basically best suited to individuals who need a simple cloud
storage/ file sharing service or for small groups requiring a little more space for all their data.
