Learning Dropbox

Course details

Get up to speed quickly with Dropbox, the ubiquitous cloud storage and file-sharing service. In this concise course, Keith Gilbert shows how to set up and configure Dropbox, and leverage its features to protect and share your files. Keith demonstrates how to use Dropbox for file backup, synchronization, version control, collaboration, and photo and file sharing. He also shows how Dropbox can extend the power of apps on your mobile devices.

DISCLAIMER: This course includes trademarks owned by Dropbox, Inc. This course has not been prepared, approved, or endorsed by Dropbox, Inc.

Learning objectives
Identify the main purpose of Dropbox.
Describe the benefits of cloud storage.
Discover two methods used to safeguard your confidential files.
Explain how Dropbox can be used for version control.
Recognize features that allow file-sharing with users outside of Dropbox.
Practice quick, convenient ways to share photos and videos.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - The power of Dropbox

1. What Is Dropbox

02 - Why you need cloud storage
03 - The Dropbox ecosystem
04 - Choose a Dropbox plan

2. Get Started with Dropbox

05 - Sign up for a Dropbox account
06 - Install the Dropbox app on your computer
07 - Dropbox and file security

3. Work with Dropbox on Desktop and Laptop Computers

08 - Sync files with Dropbox
09 - Use Smart Sync
10 - Sync files between multiple computers
11 - Access Dropbox files with a web browser
12 - Recall previous versions and deleted files
13 - Use Dropbox for file backup

4. Share and Send Files with Dropbox

14 - Add your branding to Dropbox
15 - Share files and folders with anyone
16 - Send files with Dropbox Transfer
17 - Request files from others
18 - Share photos and videos
19 - Watermark photos and PDFs

5. Dropbox for Collaboration

20 - Collaborate on a folder
21 - Comment on files
22 - Collaborate on Microsoft Office files
23 - Collaborate with Dropbox Paper

6. Use Dropbox with Mobile Devices

24 - Install the Dropbox mobile app
25 - Use the Dropbox mobile app
26 - Scan documents with the mobile app
27 - Copy media from a camera or phone

7. More Uses for Dropbox

28 - Store URLs in Dropbox
29 - Store files securely with Dropbox Vault
30 - Convert files to other formats with Dropbox
31 - Simplify tasks with folder automation
32 - Manage passwords
33 - Quick tips and tricks

Conclusion

34 - Getting help with Dropbox