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How to stop sync file when using dropbox(not pause and resume, I want to quit)
I am trying to upload an file to dropbox, but it takes over 8hrs.
So I want to quit and place my file back.
However, I can see only 'resume' and 'pause', no 'quit':<
I already tried shutdown ...
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Windows in Parallels: Can a Windows virus destroy my Mac files?
I've mac book pro with OS X 10.9.1
On this machine I've installed Windows 8.1 in Parallels.
If I get a virus on Windows can it destroy my files on my Mac?
For example I see that my Dropbox from my ...
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Backup encrypted dmg to dropbox, google drive, box etc
I use an encrypted dmg for my sensitive documents. I don't want to place this dmg in a google drive or dropbox folder because I'm terrified I'd open it on another computer and corrupt the dmg. I have ...
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View/edit Mac OS X's Finder labels from a Windows PC
Is it possible to view and/or edit the Mac's Finder labels (applied to folders and/or files) from a Windows PC?
We are sharing files via Dropbox and it'd be nice if the few Windows users we have ...
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How can I get Dropbox not to sync a particular folder that doesn't have read permissions?
I am using Dropbox 2.4.10 on OS X. I use Spotlight with an encfs-encrypted folder inside my Dropbox, which is mounted with the -o local option to get it to work on OS X 10.9 (see here). As a result, ...
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Using Dropbox from the command line on OSX
I recently discovered these fantastic instructions on using Dropbox from the command line. I currently use the Dropbox GUI, but a command line option would be very useful.
Unfortunately, the script ...
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Do symbolic links work both directions?
I created a symbolic link between a folder on my local computer and DropBox. If I modify files in the linked folder on Dropbox from another computer, will those new/modified files also be pushed into ...
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How to stop and start dropbox.app in Apple Terminal?
How to stop / start dropbox in the Apple Terminal?
dropbox stop works when using Oracle Linux, but not within Mac OS 10.6.8.
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looking to sync icloud / drop box at a specific time ( to take advantage of lower cost internet between midnight and 6am)
i'm being killed with upload volumes and have identified it's probably my drop box files, photos, etc being synced. I've had a look at IFTTT and can't find a way via a recipe. Any ideas? (Other than ...
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How can I run Dropbox on Mac OS X Mountain Lion without logging in?
I'm using Dropbox to sync files to my web site, which is running on Mac OS X Mountain Lion. Problem is, if I am not logged in, Dropbox isn't running and as a result any changes I make to my web site ...
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Select file from cloud to upload in browser?
Is there any such extension or plugin available for macs that let you browse your cloud files and select them in finder without actually keeping a copy of these files on your computer.
For example, ...
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Dropbox causes high CPU usage on Mac OS X 10.8.2 (Mountain Lion)
Dropbox will occasionally use around 100% of the CPU. Why is this happening and how do I fix it?
From searching around, it seems like it's not an uncommon problem.
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Starting Dropbox on OS X through SSH without needing to log in to desktop
Is there a way to start the Dropbox syncing client through SSH?
I already have the desktop version of Dropbox installed. However, I am using SSH to connect to the machine and if I restart the ...
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Vim no longer prompts for encryption key when reading encrypted file; why not, and how can I get this restored?
I recently began using Vim to encrypt text files (by using the :X command and entering an encryption key at the prompt). As documented, Vim then prompts for that key when I reopen the file and ...
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How can I make sure an app registers with Mountain Lion's Notification Center?
I own two Macs with an identical set of apps that both have the latest version of Mountain Lion (10.8.2). On one Mac, many of these apps register with Notification Center (NC). On the other, many do ...
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