I like free storage as well! Microsoft offers two different free storage
solutions.
The one I am currently using is Lie Mesh at mesh.com. It provides 2 GB of
free space. You download some software that once installed, sits in the
System Tray and adds a mesh item in the context menus (right click) of
Windows Explorer. If you use the Applications key on a folder, it will
allow you to add it to Live Mesh. This means that this folder will be
synched to your mesh.com space and other computers you have that are set to
use this service. There are a few advanced options that are difficult to
set with JAWS. I have not had to deal with this since I do not use these
features. I find this a good way to automatically make an off site backup
of vital folders! It also makes these files available and synched with your
other computers, securely share them with friends and access them from any
computer. If you have a Microsoft Live mail or hotmail accounts, you are
already registered. I have my daughter use this service to backup her art.
This not only makes a backup, but if she forgets her homework, she can
download it from school. All without thinking about it!
The second Microsoft freebee is SkyDrive. It provides an additional 5 GB of
free storage. This does not have the integration features. In fact, I
think you upload and download files from a browser window. I have not used
this yet, but it is nice to know there is an additional 5 GB of free space
available.
Don Marang
----- Original Message -----
From: "KimKelly" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] dropbox
Thanks, that is a real good idea.
Kim Kelly
Skype:
Kim Kelly5
Have a super day.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stewart A Overbey Jr." <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:29 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] dropbox
I'm not sure if this is appropriate for this list, and
please forgive me if it is not.
I recently came across a service that I find extremely valuable.
It is called dropbox, and for the most part takes the place of my
flash drive.
Just install it on each of your computers, then save your working
files in the directory which it places in your "my documents" folder.
You may then access the same file from any computer you have installed
the software, and it automatically syncs the file with your other
computers. If you are not at one of your computers, you can, of
course, access the file from the Internet.
This saves me from having to save to a flash drive, then, copying it
to my various computers, then, recopying after I've worked on the
file.
You can also share your file with others without having to attach to
an email.
You get 2GB storage for no charge. Of course, if you want more, they
have monthly subscriptions. I like free!
If anyone is interested in checking it out, just visit:
https://www.getdropbox.com/referrals/NTE1ODU1Mzk5
Yes, that is a referral link, I receive no money, just extra storage
space. Anyone using that link also receives an additional 250m of
space.
For those who do not wish to use the referral link, visit:
http://www.getdropbox.com <http://www.getdropbox.com/> Again, if this is
inappropriate, please accept my apology.
Sincerely,
Stewart A Overbey
pace Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy
name.
Psalm 103:1
Stewart A Overbey
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