Intro to dropbox for Broadband for Seniors (BFS) Network
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The document is a presentation on how to use Dropbox, emphasizing its utility for storing and accessing files from various devices, including public computers. It highlights the process of getting started, the benefits of installing Dropbox, and offers tips on file sharing and management. Additionally, it covers safety considerations and the possibility of expanding storage by inviting friends.
Intro to dropbox for Broadband for Seniors (BFS) Network
- 1. www.dropbox.com Where you can store and access your files from the internet and almost any device A presentation by Vivian Evans to the Broadband for Seniors Network
- 2. Ever had this happen? Have you been Lostor left your somewhere where memory stick at you needed one of home? your files but didn’t Computer stolen have access to the Or broken? computer it was Something similar? on?
- 3. Where to begin Go to www.dropbox.com Play the video to get the ‘big picture’
- 4. On the Dropbox website Let’s explore the menu
- 5. On the Dropbox website I Recommend ‘Get Started’
- 7. I Recommend ‘Get Started’
- 8. How do you access files & computer documents on different devices ? Type in the text chat … You might use more than one way… You might have only one device You may not move any and just use them when you are on the ‘right’ device.
- 9. Your Laptop Work Home Personal Computer Computer C:/drive file Friends PC
- 10. Installing...Is optional but very useful Installing really gives you the full potential, if you have your own personal computer/devices However if you don’t have a computer Dropbox gives you a place to store and access your files on public computers Inviting Friends – increases your storage capacity up to 16 GB
- 11. How would it work with Dropbox? Thanks to Stephan Schmidt for this diagram Dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/ Home Personal Computer C:/drive dropbox Known as ‘Cloud Computing’
- 12. = Same files on my computer can be accessed on the internet at www.dropbox.com when I log in into my account
- 13. Internet café, or Work BFS Kiosk, or library Dropbox PC https://www.dropbox.com/ C:/drive My dropbox Your Laptop PC C:/drive My dropbox Thanks to Stephan Schmidt for this diagram Home PC C:/drive My dropbox Smart phone
- 14. A Word of Warning! Consider your monthly limit re your internet /phone etc Don’t add lots of big files at once! E.g. video, large images Dropbox could blow your limit when it synchronises with your device!
- 15. Blink eyes To rest eyes and give them relief from the glare of the screen. 1.Shut your eyes and hold them closed for 3 seconds 2.Open your eyes for 3 seconds 3.Repeat 5 times.
- 16. On the Dropbox website Let’s explore the menu
- 17. On the Dropbox website
- 18. On the Dropbox website Upload file Share a folder Show a deleted Add a folder file
- 19. On the Dropbox website When in a folder, looking at individual documents you can right click to make certain actions
- 20. Links to share (even non users)
- 21. Sharing a link with you https:// www.dropbox.com/s/u2smbhc60t50iip/Intro%20to%20Dropbox%20for%20BFS%20Ne
- 22. A viewer of a link doesn’t have to join drop box If I update the document so does the info at the link.
- 23. Let’s explore the menu
- 25. Worth sharing? Canyou think of someone or a team you could possibly share a file with? Write it in the text chat the possibilities
- 28. Any Questions?
- 29. What if I want to leave a folder?
- 30. Backward wrist stretch Purpose: to maintain flexibility of the muscles in forearms, wrist and hands. Place the palms of your hand together at neck height and in a prayer position. Move your hands downwards while maintaining full contact with both palms Hold for 10 seconds Repeat 3 times
- 31. Let’s explore the menu some more…
- 33. Dropbox safety net Tracking Restore
- 34. Do we need a stretch???? Yes we do!
- 35. While sitting, Grasp your hands together above your head, with your palms up and shoulders relaxed. (Or simply reach your arms up above your head) Stretch arms up. Don’t hold your breath or arch your back. Hold for 10 seconds. Tall stretch Don’t do any stretch that could hurt you. This is a good stretch to do anytime, anywhere. You know your limits!
- 36. Cost?
- 37. Cost? FREE! Gain more space by spreading the word
- 38. If you buy $1US per GB per year
- 39. Where to begin Go to www.dropbox.com Play the video to get the ‘big picture’
- 40. What did you think of the session today? Write on the screen OR type in the text chat Where do you sit?