Dropbox for Genealogists
Summary Details
Length: 60 minutes
Summary: Are you familiar with Dropbox – a program that provides 2 gigabytes of online storage for free? Learn how to sign up for Dropbox, install the program and get started ensuring the safety and security of your genealogy research data.
Description: Seems too good to be true, right? Two gigabytes of online storage for free? And storage that can synchronize files across your computer, your laptop and even your mobile device? It is true, and you can learn how to leverage the power of Dropbox – a free online program to back up your genealogy data and even share files with friends and family.
Audience Level: Beginner
Requirements: Projection for laptop/netbook computer on large screen; internet connection
Content: Syllabus, 4 pages
Outline
- What is Dropbox?
- 2GB of Free Online Storage – Are You Serious?
- Data Backup, Data Storage and “Synching” Data
- Installing Dropbox
- Dropbox Basics
- How “Synching” Works
- Sharing Dropbox Files
- Data Backup with Dropbox
- Dropbox Delete, Undo and Undelete – It’s Magic!
- Dropbox Mobile Apps
- Glossary
- Links
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