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Mac Time Machine APFS and Dropbox
Dropbox customer support tells me that it is an absolutely bad idea (i could lose files and folders) to include dropbox in the OSX Time Machine backups. Since dropbox is really not a backup program ...
3 years ago Place Delete, edit, and organize
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Interface between iCloud and Dropbox
Any idea what this "shall dropbox app use icloud" setting accomplishes on ios?
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3 years ago Place Apps and Installations
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Re: Mac Time Machine APFS and Dropbox
Thanks Megan. Just to clarify, you are saying that it is ok to use TM and Dropbox together, but should one restore a Dropbox folder file from TM, that is when potential problems may occur? Can o...
3 years ago Place Delete, edit, and organize
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Re: Can Dropbox be used as a backup with Time Machine?
I don't like being solely reliant on the cloud, whether dropbox or icloud drive. So TM is a must (i backup to multiple physical drives - 3 at last count!) So looks like I will have no choice but...
3 years ago Place Create, upload, and share
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Re: Can Dropbox be used as a backup with Time Machine?
So as you say, dropbox is not a substitute for backing up. And you also say, do not use Time Machine with Dropbox. So, then, is one stuck without a backup solution if one uses Mac OS?
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Re: How secure is the Vault?
I am a newbie to Vault - just installed it. After reading the exchange on this thread, I'm a bit confused - what is the reason one would use dropbox vault, especially if one's connected devices (des...
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Re: Interface between iCloud and Dropbox
Thanks! So the pictures that i see on the local phone on the dropbox app in the Cameras Upload folder are saved locally in optimized fashion when this option is enabled? and otherwise, presumably t...
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Re: Interface between iCloud and Dropbox
Thanks for the quick response Walter, and apologies for the unclear query! Here is the question rephrased: First, I do not use iCloud Photos. I am just curious what it means when I set the toggle ...
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