Dropbox is one of the best available cloud storage services that is available to all. The ability to sync files and upload files is handy. However, there might be some simple tips that you are still not aware of, to organize your Dropbox. Read this article to understand 4 simple ways to better organize your Dropbox.
De-clutter Folders
Initially, you need to take care of the folders that seem to be an unorganized mess. You might be already having a lot of stuff uploaded in your Dropbox. This clutter can be easily managed if you start sorting them out based on year-by-year. This way you will not lose out on files or have to dig through the mess to find something specific. If you have enough files then you can create folders by an year say 2014 and January as a sub folder. However if you are not willing to create folders that are more than a couple of years older then just create a folder named 'Older' and dump your files into it. For those who have most of their music stored on this cloud service can choose to organize folders based on Artist or Album.
Backup Tip
It is often the case that we all are in a habit of syncing but this creates a lot of confusion. For example, syncing does not mean that you do away with your files on the system. If you do so, your files will be deleted from the service itself. However, there is another better way of doing things. Use a web login to log into Dropbox and then create a folder. You can name it something like 'Online Folder' to help you remind that your stuff goes here. Now all you need to do is upload your stuff to this folder and documents that you want to do away with from your system.
You might like to sync your iTunes libraries that will be available to you on different iDevices. This will help you share it easily but often you might find an error message when you are trying to move out music from iTunes to the Dropbox folder, there is another way to get past it:
Power on your desktop or the device where you frequently use iTunes but it should already have the service installed
<b>Now create a folder named Music</b>
<b>Locate your music files, if you are using Mac then it would be /Users/username/Music/iTunes/</b>
<b>For those using Windows 7, 8 or Vista will find it in: C:UsersusernameMy MusiciTunes</b>
Windows XP users can use : Windows XP people, go here: C:Documents and SettingsusernameMy DocumentsMy MusiciTunes
Go to iTunes->Preference->Advance, you will have an option to change the location where you can enter the name of your new folder named Music
Sharing and Saving Pictures
Most of us are already aware about sharing features that allow you to post or share your pictures to selected network of friends. However, there is more, for social media like Flickr and Facebook because you can save these on your Dropbox. The easiest way is to create an IFTTT (If This Then That) that automatically enables in creating a backup of your pictures.
Another way is to turn on the feature of Camera Upload offered by the mobile app. This too helps you in uploading pictures to the Dropbox that are captured using your iPhone. However, you have a choice of initiating the uploading process when on Wi-Fi or cellular connection. This helps you transfer pictures as soon as you capture them.
Dropbox->Camera uploads
Utilize these tips to your benefit while using Dropbox and you will be easily able to manage all the content without any trouble or unnecessary mess.