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Old Laptop with Old Dropbox-- how do I transfer files?
Hello Hive Mind! I recently fired up my old laptop (OSX 10.9.5, late 2009) and I cannot transfer files off of it. I have tried gmail, messages, airdrop, apple mail application, old flash drive... the works. Then I noticed that I had an Dropbox icon. It has Dropbox v1.1.35 and had my hotmail email as the account. It looks like it is working on the old laptop, and I uploaded a 253 KB .png file. However, when I go to my current laptop, and log into the browser Dropbox, it appears that I had to make an account with the same hotmail address. And I cannot find my files in the browser Dropbox. 1) Is v1.1.35 hopelessly outdated and should I just give up? 2) Do you have any suggestions about how to transfer these files off of my old machine?
'Don't Sync' to drop box - very useful
All, Just wanted to promote the 'don't sync' to drobox option that has appeared with a recent update (seems to coincide with the File Provider releases?) as I have seen some users confused as to what it does/can do so i thought I'd share how i use it (rightly or wrongly). I work in several apps that save/store files in one or more of the following: - Databases - External references (files referenced into other files such as Cubase, AutoCAD etc) - apps that temporarily generate massive amounts of files and then delete them (renamers, automators etc) - or perhaps it's not always a good idea for the rest of the team to be able to see/read a file that is in flux/revision and should only be 'issued' once all the checks and balances required have been completed. The 'don't sync to drobox' command which i first saw appear in the right click menu does exactly what it suggests. If you select this option on a folder which contains many subfolders and files, then wait a few minutes (depending on how big it is of course) and check the same folder on the web app, you'll see it gone. not renamed to '.'folder, actually gone. Think of this as the opposite of selective sync. You're kind of saying, here's my dropbox, in fact here is everything on my machine. i'm going to put it allllllll in the dropbox folder. Oh - but don't sync that particular folder from our trip to Vegas last year. You with me? I love this, truth is, i don't really like 'syncing' at all. I've got a fundamental issue with something co-existing in two places at once. they can't both be identical, one has to be newer than the other, who is responsible for this file is there is two of them? i could go on (yep, I'm that sort of guy). If you don't see the 'don't sync to drobox' option in the right click menu (current version) that's because you've moved the standard DB location haven't you? Yes you have, naughty - but good on you. I pay for this app, you work for me not the other way around, I'll put the folder wherever i like thank you, im an adult and i have been one for some time now. Good used for this i;ve found are: - a kind of check in and out system. I check a whole folder out, do what i need, check it't correct then put it back up by selecting the 'sync to dropbox' command that appears on any fodler thats previously selected as 'dont sync'. - an easy way to not sync anything you want in a hurry. In the extreme example, you could have two folders at the root of your machine. Dropbox->Folder A and Folder B. Folder A is synced in real time like usual, Folder B is set to 'don't sync to dropbox' and they're both blank. As you go along your way creating files all over the place in your standard folder A, you come across some old stuff, you can't remember their purpose or if they're current nor do you have the time to investigate it right at that moment. Well, just cut or move than folder into Folder B. It's a graveyard folder for anything you're not sure on or will probably be eventually thrown out. If you can't use the right click or want to automate it you can run powershell commands on PC and most likely something similar for mac (don't quote me on that, haven;'t tried on the mac yet). See below: Get-ChildItem "C:\Users\myname\Dropbox\Folder B" -Recurse -File | ForEach-Object { try { Set-Content -Path $_.FullName -Stream com.dropbox.ignored -Value 1 } catch { Write-Host "Failed to process $($_.FullName)" } }
Tips on formatting bird sounds for social media with Dropbox?
Hello 👋 all, I'm excited to join this community. As I learn to utilise Dropbox, I'm seeking advice on formatting bird 🦜 sounds for Facebook and Instagram, drawing from my experience as a passionate Wildlife Photographer. Your guidance would be deeply appreciated.How to get started with Selective Sync
Welcome to the Dropbox Community forum! We're thrilled to have you on board, and we want to make sure you get the most out of your Dropbox experience right from the start. Today, we're going to talk about Selective Sync. What is Selective Sync? Well, selective sync is a feature in the Dropbox desktop app that allows you to removespecific Dropbox folders from your hard drive so you can save space on your computer. You can remove the Dropbox folders from your computer without deleting files; the folders you remove from your hard drive remain stored in your account ondropbox.com How to use selective sync Note: To use selective sync, you’ll need to have theDropbox desktop app installed on your device. To choose which Dropbox folders to store on or remove from your computer’s hard drive: Open your Dropbox desktop app preferences. Click the Dropbox icon in yourtaskbar. Click your avatar (profile picture or initials) in the top-right corner. ClickPreferences. Click theSynctab. UnderSelective Sync(Windows), clickModify orSelect folders to sync to this Mac(Mac), clickModify. Check the folders you’d like saved on your hard drive. Uncheck the folders you’d like removed. ClickUpdate. What is the difference between selective sync and online-only? Making your files and folders online-onlyalso helps save hard drive space. These files and folders will still be visible from your computer, but are stored in your Dropbox account online. Based on how you use certain files and folders, they can automatically be set to online-only. That's it! Now you can save valuable space for things that matter most to you, and learn how other Dropbox features can improve your day too! So, what do you want to see from us? Let us know!
iPad Files app not showing Dropbox folders and how I managed to solve this.
In working with a new iPad, I discovered that the Files app was not correctly connecting with Dropbox. No Dropbox folders showed up either in the Files app or in any other app with an open feature that would normally have been able to access Dropbox files. Oddly, when I clicked “Dropbox” in the list, there were no folders but I could add a folder and that new folder showed up in Dropbox on other devices (and in the Dropbox app on the iPad)! So there was some connection but not much… This is not an issue I’m experiencing on any of my other Apple devices (Mac or iOS). In talking with Apple support they had me delete the Files app, reboot the iPad, then reinstall “Files.” I did that, but to no effect. They escalated me to a higher level of support but while I was waiting, I also deleted Dropbox and reinstalled it. That solved the problem! So, if you can’t access your Dropbox folders and files in Files or in any of your other iPad apps, just delete and reinstall Dropbox—problem solved (at least for me, this time!)Exploring Seamless Data Management: Integrating Dropbox with RackSwitch Systems
Hello Dropbox Community, I'm eager to dive into a discussion about integrating Dropbox with rackswitch systems to streamline data management processes. As organizations increasingly rely on cloud storage solutions like Dropbox for collaboration and file sharing, the role of robust network infrastructure, such as rackswitches, becomes crucial in optimizing performance and security. Has anyone here successfully integrated Dropbox with rackswitches in their infrastructure? I'm particularly interested in hearing about your experiences, challenges faced, and the benefits realized from this integration. Specifically, how has it impacted data transfer speeds, reliability, and overall user experience? From optimizing network bandwidth to ensuring data integrity and security, integrating rackswitches with Dropbox can potentially offer significant advantages. I'm curious to learn about any best practices or configurations that have worked well for your setup. Let's share insights and explore how this integration can enhance our Dropbox deployments. Looking forward to your thoughts and experiences!
Printing a list of files in Dropbox
I've been trying to figure out if there is a way to print a list of files in a Dropbox folder. Turns out there is no such printing option. However, if you select all files with Ctrl + A, all subfolders and files will be selected. Then using Ctrl + C, copy to the clipboard. Next open a new blank Word document and paste (Ctrl +V) to the Word page. All text should appear from the Dropbox webpage. Delete whatever text is not relevant and you'll be left with a list of folders and files.Get to know Dropbox Replay
Update: We have some exciting new updates about Dropbox Replay, but rather than telling you all about it here, you can check out a new post here. You might have seen us mention Dropbox Replay before, but I don’t think we made it clear just how useful this new video editing tool is. So, here are some updates, some tried and true, some examples and some images to whet your whistle. Dropbox Replay makes it easy to consolidate comments, take action on feedback, and finalize your video and audio projects in one place. Here are some new updates to get you thinking about your own projects: Ability to set password protection on Replay files Right now, both view only, and view and comment shared links can be viewed by anyone with the shared link. Now you will be able to also have the option of adding password protection to your shared links. This means you can upgrade your security for certain files but ensures you can still share with the right people easily. Why not refresh on how to share links? Image and Audio feedback on Replay If you are a video editor, you might prefer to share images or audio for feedback from your clients as pasrt of your creative process. Upload Subtitles/Captions: Replay is launching the ability to support adding subtitles to videos. This will help you to ensure your videos are accessible and inclusive upon delivery. We’ll update you on the details of that soon so keep your eyes peeled! Those are the new features but of course, don’t forget you can already use Replay to: Create a virtual viewing room: Let everyone watch and mark up the same video at the same time—with smooth, high definition video playback that stays in sync for all viewers. Simplify video sharing: Send video and audio out for review with just a link—no more exporting compressed versions and cluttering your hard drive. Get feedback from anyone: Browser-based reviews let anyone provide frame-accurate feedback and on-screen markups—no special software or Dropbox account needed. Take action on feedback: Send revised versions out for review and respond to comments directly from editors including Adobe Premiere Pro, Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve, LumaFusion, and WeVideo. Keep versions under control: Track every version of your video project—including comments and markups for each—in one place. So, let’s imagine you are working on a promo video, no matter what you’re into, gaming, your small business, a recipe - anything at all. Chances are, you will want some feedback before you push it live, so you upload your video and send a link to your friends, family or colleagues. They can come back in their own time with specific feedback, and see each other’s comments (or audio and image feedback now as well) too so it’s a collaborative effort. All of your feedback and updated versions can live in one place, and ensure you push the correct version live when you’re ready. You can even password protect this file to ensure no one sends on the wrong version, and add captions to your files too. Sounds like a good process to me - and trust me, I have definitely clicked send on the wrong file more than once! But you don’t just have to take my word for it, here is a quote from Rachel Jedwood, the Production Officer of the National Rugby League: “We use Replay for our content that requires lots of feedback and iterations, like campaigns with our players and commercial marketing materials. With Replay, we can share our feedback in one place, keep all the conversations documented in the comment threads, and have everything we need for edits and final delivery.” Still need some more convincing? Our own Super User, Lukeyo uses Replay to keep his documentary edits in line too. "Getting towards the end of a recent project, I needed some really specific feedback on very specific sections of the film, and Replay kept that all in one place. I really like ti when something works that simply. When you tick off the feedback in Replay, it‘s ’like ticking off a real life to-do list - when I go shopping and I’ve bought the milk and I never need to think about that again, so it’s finished.” I have to admit, I love the simplicity of that lukeyo! Are you using Dropbox Replay yet? We want to know about it! Tell us in the comments below
