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Dropbox vs. Google Docs

Dropbox vs. Google Docs. Which one to use?. Questions to ask yourself – Self Assessment. Do you have too many copies of the same files on multiple computers? Would you just like to log onto the internet and work on a document?

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Dropbox vs. Google Docs

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  1. Dropbox vs. Google Docs Which one to use?

  2. Questions to ask yourself – Self Assessment • Do you have too many copies of the same files on multiple computers? • Would you just like to log onto the internet and work on a document? • Do you carry a thumb drive to transport files among your numerous computers? • Do you often collaborate with colleagues on documents? • Do you work on public/shared computers (i.e., library computers)? • Do you work from multiple mobile devices (i.e., cell phone, tablet, laptop)? • Are you looking for simple storage solutions with collaborative opportunities ? • Are you looking to ensure all your files are synchronized (no overwriting your grade book)?

  3. All systems are not created equal Google Docs DropBox • Designed as an Online Document Editor • File Storage • Collaborate on documents with multiple users in “Real Time” • Upload any file to backup option • Can’t automatically upload new files and synchronize changes • Possibility of loosing formatting • Primarily a synchronization program • File Storage • Automatically upload new files and synchronize changes • Share folders of files with multiple users • Upload any file to backup option • Can’t edit natively or collaborate “Real Time” • Formatting stays as designed

  4. Storage Space and Pricing Google Docs DropBox • Includes 2 free gigabytes of free storage • 50 gigabytes -- $9.99/month • 100 gigabytes -- $19.99 /month • Includes 1 gigabyte of free storage • 20 GB - $5/yr* • 80 GB - $20/yr • 200 GB - $50/yr • 400 GB - $100/yr • 1 TB - $256/yr * Purchased storage space is shared across, Gmail. Google Docs and Picasa Web

  5. How to Create a Dropbox Account • Go to www.DropBox.com

  6. Step 1 • Download Dropbox file, then choose Run.

  7. Step 2 • Click Install

  8. Step 3 • Choose “I don’t have a Dropbox account.

  9. Step 4 • Create your account information, then agree to terms and click next.

  10. Step 5 • Select the free account, then click Next.

  11. Step 6 • Select Advanced, then choose Next.

  12. Step 7 • Select, I want to choose where to put my Dropbox, then click Change to choose location and click Next.

  13. Step 8 • Select, I wan to use Selective Sync to choose which folders sync to this computer. • Then click Selective Sync to choose folders and click Next.

  14. Step 9 • Next go though the welcome tour, then you’re are ready to use Dropbox.

  15. How to Access Google Docs • Login to CSUF Portal.

  16. Step 1 • Click Titan Apps.

  17. Step 2 • Click the Docs icon.

  18. Step 3 • Create or share your Google Doc.

  19. OASIS Support Services • Highlights of OASIS projects done • Online Tutorials and Support location • How we can help you

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