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Dropbox – A File Synchronization and Sharing Software

Sep 29

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Dropbox is software that syncs your files online and across your computers.

The key features that make it a good choice are :

  • Its Free! You get a free account with 2gb of storage and basic file versioning features.
  • Works on multiple Operating Systems(Windows, Mac, and Linux too!).
  • Once you modify a file in the Dropbox folder its instantly synchronized with the server.
  • You can easily share files or folders with friends by inviting friends to access the shared folder.
  • Every file you put in your Dropbox is securely backed up on their server.
  • Allows Un-deleting and Undoing changes to your files.
  • Mobile Device Access is supported so you can access your Dropbox on the go.
  • Web Access allows you to connect to your account via your Browser.

You can download Dropbox by going here: http://www.getdropbox.com/

Dropbox Files List View


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Windows 7: Aero Shake

Sep 27

Posted by Kunal Shetye in Technology | No Comments

windows 7If you are using Windows XP or Vista, you can use the keyboard shortcut “Windows key + M” to minimize all open windows and clear the desktop screen in one go.

Windows 7 has something better – it lets you minimize all open windows except the one that’s currently active on your desktop.

This should be pretty handy in situations where you need a distraction free desktop like when you are reading an important document inside Microsoft Word and want to hide other windows that may be open in the background.

Video: How to quickly minimize all open windows except the active one

The trick is simple – just click on title bar of the window that you want to keep in the foreground, hold your mouse and shake it in either directions. All open windows, except the one you are holding, will now be minimized to the toolbar.

This feature is known as Aero-Shake and is available in all editions of Windows 7 except Home Basic. The keyboard shortcut for Aero Shake is “Windows Logo Key + Home”.

To restore all minimized Windows to their original location, just shake the active window again. And here’s another very cool video from Microsoft to demonstrate the Aero Shake feature of Windows 7.

If you are using an older version of Windows, get the Aero-Shake utility from Lifehacker and you won’t miss the fun.

Originally published at Digital Inspiration by Amit Agarwal.

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