On 27/07/2018 21:38, Bob Austen wrote:
I use DropBox but ONLY for backup. If you are switching between your
laptop and desktop and DropBox is your only file source I believe you
are looking for trouble.
If you use a desktop for your primary research then make a copy of your
file to a media card and install it on your laptop. Then, when you are
taking your laptop travelling, you have the latest data. Use a media
card for backup while you are away. If you have made any changes to the
file (while away) then copy the laptop file back to the desktop once you
get home and everything will be up to date.
Please be aware of syncing cloud based data, especially if this is your
main file source. The cloud based data is NOT a multiuser program. I
would strongly recommend using it only for backup.
Because I work mainly on my desktop computer, but from time to time use
my laptop for a few days, I keep my Legacy Family File in Dropbox. I
have done this for some time now and never had a problem. I backup
regularly to other locations.
it is just important to remember to allow time for Dropbox to update
before switching off either device after use.
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Jenny M Benson - http://jennygenes.blogspot.co.uk/
Wrexham, UK
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