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May 13, 2022 14:34:21   #
frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.
 
gvarner wrote:
Thank you. 👍


Np... Just make sure when you send a link, only give read authority, not write, or delete.

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May 13, 2022 17:48:58   #
KenY Loc: Glenside, Pa
 
gvarner wrote:
Just started using it and I use the Drop Box folder that it put in my Windows File Manager, drag and drop folders of my photos that I want to send to somebody, then select "Copy link" for that folder and email them the link. As far as I can tell these photos don’t go through Drop Box until my recipient accesses the link. They stay on my PC until then. Is that the right way to look at it? Your comments would be appreciated.


No. When you copy files to your local (on YOUR hard drive) DropBox folder, they get synced to the cloud. This happens as soon as you make any changes to your local DropBox folder (add, delete or modify files) as long as you are connected to the internet.

Sending a link will allow anyone with that link to fetch the files from the cloud. If you are syncing a large bunch of files, you should allow time for the files to be copied to the cloud. If you are connected to the internet with WiFi, it takes roughly 10-20 times longer than if you are connected with an ethernet cable.

If you put your mouse pointer on the little DropBox icon in the system tray (the area on the extreme right end of the task bar near the time/date) it will tell you whether files are still syncing or whether the cloud is up to date with your local DropBox folder.

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May 13, 2022 17:52:10   #
gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast
 
KenY wrote:
No. When you copy files to your local (on YOUR hard drive) DropBox folder, they get synced to the cloud. This happens as soon as you make any changes to your local DropBox folder (add, delete or modify files) as long as you are connected to the internet.

Sending a link will allow anyone with that link to fetch the files from the cloud. If you are syncing a large bunch of files, you should allow time for the files to be copied to the cloud. If you are connected to the internet with WiFi, it takes roughly 10-20 times longer than if you are connected with an ethernet cable.

If you put your mouse pointer on the little DropBox icon in the system tray (the area on the extreme right end of the task bar near the time/date) it will tell you whether files are still syncing or whether the cloud is up to date with your local DropBox folder.
No. When you copy files to your local (on YOUR har... (show quote)


Thank you KenY

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May 13, 2022 18:08:30   #
Xpatch Loc: New York, Antigua, GT.
 
On Dropbox. I can choose to store in Dropbox cloud only, store in Dropbox folder locally. And synch them, it takes a little time exploring the website.

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May 13, 2022 20:18:17   #
Icarus-1 Loc: Gaithersburg, MD
 
This is how it is for me as well.

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May 13, 2022 22:59:18   #
Cheapshot Loc: California.
 
Forget DropBox and try, easy to use, WeTransfer.

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