How to use Dropbox to backup files

Cloud storage is getting more popular recently and most probably its usage will hit another peak when Apple launch their iCloud in near future. Basically cloud storage is a service where you can store your files online; thus allowing you to access to those file whenever you go as long as there's internet connection. At the same time, it can function as a backup for you files which you don't want to lose even if your house caught fire and everything including your backup hard disk turn into ashes. Dropbox is one of the cloud storage out there. I especially like this one for its simplicity (simply drag and drop your file(s) into Dropbox folder and that's it) and multiple platforms accessibility (Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android).

So, here is a brief walk through on how to set up your own Dropbox:

1. Download Dropbox client for your OS here and install it.
2. A setup window should appear (if not click on the Dropbox icon in your system tray) and tick "I don't have a Dropbox account" and "Next".

3. Fill up your information and "Next".

4. Chose the size you want for your Dropbox (of course I choose the free option) and "Next".

5. Chose "Typical" for the setup type then "Install".

That's it. Now you can open your Dropbox folder either by double clicking the system tray icon or desktop icon or browse it from your home folder. Any file that you put into the Dropbox folder will be uploaded to the cloud and now you can access it from Dropbox website whenever you want. Simply login to Dropbox website and click on the "File" tab. All the file you put into Dropbox folder should be right there waiting for you to download. 

For example, I put a photo into my Dropbox and after a few second it was uploaded. Now I can download it from anywhere from my Dropbox account through any web browser.

Beside acting as a backup tool, Dropbox works amazingly well to sync files between multiple computer/mobile device. Just install another Dropbox client on your secondary laptop/smartphone and login with your existing account while setting up the Dropbox and any file you upload to Dropbox from anywhere will be automatically downloaded to every Dropbox with your account signed in.

Writing for my dearest laopo xD

Cheerss~~