Dropbox is a free utility that allows users to easily share and sync files across multiple computers and devices on nearly every operating system. Dropbox was first noted here in October 2009.
Using Dropbox eliminates the need to email files to yourself or your colleagues, or transfer them between computers using thumb drives or other physical media. With Dropbox, too, changes made to a file on one device will be effortlessly synced to that file everywhere else.
Though Dropbox may be the most well-known, prolific, and robust service of its kind, there are numerous other options for file sharing and syncing in the cloud. Here are four services worth considering.
SugarSync automatically syncs files and folders across multiple computers and operating systems. SugarSync has automatic, continuous, real-time backup for your files, accessible on their secure server from any computer or mobile device. Share any folder or file with friends and colleagues. You may chose to password protect the information and whether the recipient can only review or can edit the files. Their are SugarSync applications for iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and Symbian devices. SugarSync gives you 5 GB of free storage.
Windows Live Sky Drive allows users to create, edit, and share MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files online, even if Microsoft Office is not installed on your computer. Microsoft Office Web Apps work on many popular smartphones with Internet access, so you can be productive anywhere. Share files with friends and colleagues. You control who views your files. Sky Drive provides 25 GB of free personal storage.
With YouSendIt, send and share files quickly and securely, sign documents and access your content anywhere. Manage your files from your computer with the YouSendIt desktop app for Windows (a Mac version is promised) or using the mobile app on your device. Use YouSendIt on the web to quickly and easily send files (even large ones), share folders, and sign documents from any browser. Users can invite colleagues and friends to share and collaborate. A unique feature of YouSendIt is the ability to securely sign documents online with your keyboard, mouse, or mobile touchscreen. YouSendIt offers 2 GB of free storage.
Manage content intuitively with Box.net. Organize and view files in a familiar folder structure. Share files and folders, including large files, securely with web links. Mobile access is easy using Box.net mobile apps for iOS, Android, and HP TouchPad. Many mobile apps such as GoodReader, QuickOffice, DocsToGo, and more can directly access Box.net. Box.net provides 5 GB of free storage.
All of these services are structured on the freemium model and provide the option to add more storage and features for a fee.
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