Once upon a time, I relied on a thumbdrive to bring work home from lab (or if I forgot my thumbdrive, I'd email it to myself).
It was a nightmare. I had multiple copies of files everywhere, and I never knew which was the correct, most up-to-date version. I'd frequently forget where I put my thumbdrive, and worry about losing it.
Then, I discovered Dropbox.
Dropbox is like my little thumbdrive that I can never lose, that works wherever I can connect to the internet. Dropbox folders work exactly like regular folders. I now edit my files on my home computer, then go to lab and just continue working on the same files without having to do a thing in between. No plugging in drives, no checking email, nothing! It's just there waiting for me!
At first, I scoffed at its pathetic 2gbs of space. But then I discovered a few ways to expand storage space (up to 16gb, I believe):
1) Get a friend to refer you (+250mb). This instantly gives you 250mb, and gives your friend some extra space as well.
If you don't have friends using dropbox, you can use this link :) Why no, I don't have an ulterior motive in asking you to sign up with that link! But seriously, I will appreciate the extra space :P
2) Go to the dropbox "Getting started" page (make sure you're logged in) and "free space" and follow the steps on those pages.
3) Attention students!! Go to dropbox.com/edu and get double credit for referrals. And your friends laughed at you for staying in school!
4) Refer people. Roll in your heaps of free space.
For my next work hacks post, I'll talk about awesome/free alternatives to Endnote. Till next time!
-B
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