Dropbox In 30 Minutes (2nd Edition): The Beginner's Guide To Dropbox Backup, Syncing, And Sharing Paperback – 8 April 2014

It's more than 30 minutes, but that's because it was completely new to me.I had no idea what Dropbox was, now I understand it.I don't use apps on my mobile, so i can't comment on that section. I use a PC and a laptop. But the concept of synching was clearly explained- I suppose it means synchronising, but that's a carping criticism. There are copious diagrams that make the whole thing comprehensible. The author explained why it is better to use dropbox on your own PC, and not the website version. You have to download Dropbox on to each computer you are linking to. I couldn't get it to edit a spreadsheet on the laptop, the online version of excel is too rudimentary, but download on to the PC and it opens the same files with Excel 2010 and I can now edit them to my heart's content. If I had read the book carefully I would have understood that aspect.though it isn't spelt out.I like a book that explains the principle in a way I can understand, and then apply it. I am baffled no longer!

As a newbie to Dropbox, I found this book easy to read and understand, clear and concise advice, a must read for beginners.

Almost a complete waste of money, I learnt virtually nothing from it

Very good for understanding the basics

Easy and fills in any gaps you haven't worked out for yourself and I wish Amazon wouldn't keep asking for a few more words! When I've said all I want to all they will get is padding - like this!

The book meets my need for information on Dropbox.

The screen shots would have been better in colour but the print is readable and the manual well written.

helpful

excellent for those who are already users, because it helps understanding the whole concept and learning additional tricks; and thus even more for those who want to learn about this tool, and how useful it can be.One addition is proposed - how to use Dropbox as a backup, when syncing is not required, how to open and maintain online only folders.

Incredibly poorly organized and not worth the money,except that the subject is poorly treated on the internet as well

One of the first things I need from this book and it seems to be totally absent --- how to insall Dropbox on a company computer that has a server, router, company domain and network. I have the need which seems like an obvious use of this software --- I am working at home and need the work I'm doing at home to synchronize with a folder on my desktop at work --- I have been carrying a USB drive between home and work and that's not satisfactory for many reasons, including security (possible loss of the USB Drive, trying to manually sync. etc.) ---- THE PROBLEM IS THAT IN THE PART WHERE IT TELLS YOU HOW TO INSTALL IT SAYS ZERO ABOUT WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A COMPANY-BUSINESS-TYPE SET UP. That raises the question of why did I buy this book now that I'm trying to figure out to do a REALLY KEY task by searching internet, etc. This is a really big omisssion. I haven't even been able to get to later chapters, since I have not been able to insall it on the system I need it on. I have been using DB on my HOME computer and a TABLET, and like it a lot, but have MANY big questions about what seems like a really complicated many ways to use DB, and much confusion about them. For example, when you're in your DB folder and you right-click there arre many options in your dialog box, and I really need to know exactly what each means, the different ways DB is used.

I have never used Dropbox but see a need in the near future to help my sister transcribe, edit, and publish a novel she is writing. Working at a distance with my sister and several transcribers will require some tools that I have not used before. Dropbox in 30 gave me a very good sense of what the program can do. How to use it for my specific needs, I will need to invent, or seek specific publishing advice. Collaborating within Microsoft Word will also require consulting the user manual.

Excellent in quickly conveying the concept of Dropbox -- the relationship of your laptop, your smartphone, and the cloud. Too many books start off with detailed steps of what to do, but without the overall concept those detailed steps are confusing, and you are stranded if one step doesn't work for some reason. Highly recommended for Dropbox users. And I use Dropbox for all the documents I copy or create. It is an amazingly useful tool.

The book was a good effort to deal with a really confusing piece of data storage software. It was honest about Dropbox'd limitations and dangers. It was geared more for people who use Dropbox in a professional venue rather than for the casual user. And there may be very good reason for this....and that may be, as he suggests, that for the same same money you can purchase hard drive storage and that may be a better solution.

Author accomplished a lot with a concise introduction to this very good system. I refer to it periodically, and it takes me in the right direction.

This book helped me understand DropBox better. But I really wanted a “How to Manage” book to help me manage my DropBox for Business Account better. Still, this is a good book.

I didn't know how to use Dropbox when I bought this book, and after reading it, I was able to set up my account and to use it with my students. It is short and to the point. I am a beginner and much of these online storage options are new to me, but I was able to read the book and to then use the app. I would say that the book did what it says it will do on the cover for me.

Have been using Dropbox but had a few questions. Could search on line, but LOVE havingInformation on my kindle app. 30 minutes included purchasing AND reading. I am still an instruction reader and they don't come with many products, so this type of book is great for me.

This book is easy to read, explains well in terms anyone can follow. Very concise.

I FOUND 'DROPBOX" DIFFICULT TO USE. I FINALLY GAVE UP. BUT THIS INFORMATION BOOKLET IS NICELY WRITTEN.

Answered a bunch of my questions and provides help for new users and a handy reference to keep near my desk

I have been ignoring Dropbox for some time and when I needed it, I got this book to better understand Dropbox. It worked!

Dropbox is awesome. What more can I say? It's uses are many and the syncing feeling you get from it is amazing. (Bad pun) It's the most useful way of swapping files between Mac, PC, iPhone, and iPad I've ever seen, and the book explains how to do all of these things plus collaborate between all these things; share files; secure data offsite; and share photos. Excellent book for an outstanding app.