Another cloud-based app that I use every day is Dropbox (www.dropbox.com). It's a cloud-based file repository where you can store files of any type and access them from just about anywhere. Just create an account and you're off and running! You can install it on on your Windows, MAC, or Linux system and immediately start copying or moving files to your Dropbox space. You can create folders and sub-folders to easily organize your files - just as you would on your local hard disk or network drive.
The cool part happens when you install the mobile apps. Just download and install the app on your mobile device, sign in with your Dropbox account and you'll have access to all the files you put there via your desktop app. Of course, you can go in the other direction too - files you put in Dropbox on your mobile device will then be accessible on your desktop. Most of the major platforms are covered - Apple IOS, Android and Blackberry.... but for some reason there doesn't seem to be a Windows Phone version.
You can even share folders in your Dropbox account with other Dropbox (and non-Dropbox) users. For example, you might want to share photos or you might want to collaborate on a project and share the project files.
You don't have to worry about backing up your Dropbox folder. It keeps snapshots of every change in your Dropbox folder over the last 30 days. So, if you damage or accidentally delete a file from Dropbox you can retrieve earlier copies.
The first 2 GB of file store is free but you can purchase additional storage to upgrade if you need it.
I use Dropbox to store files and documents that I want handy all the time - whether I'm at my desk or out of the office. I have installed it on my office laptop, my iPhone and on my iPad.
Give it a try! It's simple and, best of all, it's free.
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