Dropbox

If you routinely email files to yourself, share files remotely with others or copy files to a thumb drive to work on elsewhere then listen up. 

Dropbox is a new online service that allows you to store, share and backup files in an easy and intuitive way. After you download and install the software, Dropbox walks you through creating an account that is linked to your email address. 

Once your account is setup (it takes just a few minutes), Dropbox creates a folder on your MAC or PC that allows you to drag and drop files that you can then access from anywhere. 

So if you need to have access to work files at home, simply drag the file(s) to your Dropbox folder on your work computer, and when you get home you can open that same file. And, here's the best part, if you make changes to that file while at home, Dropbox syncronizes that file so that when you get back to your office the next day, that file has all your latest changes. 

If you delete a file, Dropbox will give you the opportunity to restore it. Dropbox also has a photo gallery folder that allows you to share your photos with anyone of your choosing. In fact, sharing files with Dropbox is simple. All you need to do is enter the email address of the person with whom you wish to share your files or photos, and Dropbox will send them invitation to view those files online.

Dropbox offers a free account for up to 2 GB of storage, for $99 per year you can get 50 GB, or for $199 per year you can get 100 GB of space. Give it a try and let me know how you like it?