Dropbox In 30 Minutes (2nd Edition)

Updated in 2018 to cover the new Dropbox interface and features! What is Dropbox, and how can you get the most out of Dropbox on your computer, phone, or tablet? In Dropbox In 30 Minutes (2nd Edition), award-winning technology journalist Ian Lamont uses step-by-step instructions, screenshots, and a touch of humor to explain everything from basic Dropbox installation steps to best practices for Dropbox sharing. In a single sitting, this quick and easy guide will help you get the most out of Dropbox on your computer, phone, or tablet.The second edition of this popular Dropbox book includes updated chapters as well as additional sections describing new Dropbox features of the Dropbox application for Windows and Mac PCs and laptops, the Dropbox app for iOS devices (including the Dropbox app for iPhones and iPads), and the Dropbox app for Android phones and tablets. The Dropbox manual also covers many useful features of Dropbox.com for backing up, sharing, and recovering files. In addition, the book's popular Dropbox FAQ has been expanded.What's inside Dropbox system requirements How Dropbox works in the cloud Installing Dropbox on Windows PCs (Dropbox on Windows 7 and earlier, Dropbox on Windows 10 and Windows 8) Installing Dropbox on Macs (macOS), iOS and Android Saving files to Dropbox Working with Dropbox folders and files Dropbox preferences and Selective Sync Opening a file or folder from a second computer Dropbox mobile app: Downloading/uploading files Dropbox Camera Upload for backing up and transferring photos from your mobile phone Dropbox sharing via links Dropbox collaboration Dropbox In 30 Minutes also includes an unofficial FAQ that answers the following questions: How can I get free space on Dropbox? How secure is Dropbox? How do I delete Dropbox? Why is Dropbox taking so long to sync? Are Dropbox Business and Dropbox Pro accounts worth the extra cost? How can I recover deleted Dropbox files? What is Dropbox Paper and is it a substitute for Microsoft Word or Google Docs? What are Dropbox comments? What happens when the same file is opened simultaneously on more than one computer? What are third-party Dropbox apps?