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Mac OSX Can't Set Dropbox Folder to Root Directory
I want to have my dropbox folder be at the root directory level and I have had no success finding out why it won't. I tried to fix permissions (Can't get dropbox to move to Root on OSX?) and that ...
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Dropbox is trying to sync more than is in the folder? Mac OSX
Dropbox v3.18.1
OSX 10.10.5 (Yosemite)
I have 2.54 GB in my Dropbox folder on my Mac.
but my DropBox app keeps syncing for some reason (over 3 GB) and it's out of space :(
This is really really ...
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Sync Desktop with Dropbox - Symlink
I tend to work almost entirely off of my desktop, and I'm attempting to simplify my workflow. I want to sync my Desktop between my Work iMac and my Mac Mini at home.
I've sucessfully synced my Home ...
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Advice on User Permissions (Mac OS 10.8.3)
My first post here, so apologies for any missing information but I will try to cover as much as possible. In short, I am trying to allow two users access to a folder (and files) in one users Dropbox. ...
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Is there a way to ignore/exclude subfolders from syncing on Dropbox (for Mac OS X)?
Context: I'm trying to sync my entire Mac home folder into Dropbox. I moved Dropbox into the root folder, and sym-linked the home folder into Dropbox. The problem is that ~/Library/Containers consists ...
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How to replicate the "Move to Dropbox" Mac OS X Finder context menu item for other apps?
When Dropbox is installed on Mac OS X, it installs a "Move to Dropbox" context menu item:
I would like to install a similar menu item for other apps and actions. Specifically, I would like an "Open ...
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Where is Dropbox started in Mac OS X?
If I look at the Dropbox process, I see that its parent is /sbin/launchd. But I can't find any plist file in any of the standard directories (e.g. /System/Library, /Library, ~/Library + LaunchAgents, ...
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Mac Dropbox client not syncing; weird menubar behaviour
Old hackintosh with 10.6.3 on it. Everything used to work just fine, but about 2 weeks ago I noticed it wasn't syncing.
I've tried removing/reinstalling, rebooting, fixing permissions, wiping out ...
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Picasa Syncing with Dropbox via different PC/MAC
Gd day everybody,
following challenge:
I have a ton of pictures on my computer (Mac 10.9.2) and I am using Picasa. All good working on a single computer, however
I have another 3 Macs on which I would ...
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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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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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How do I back up all my email messages from Mail to Dropbox?
My goal is:
Take all of my email messages in Mac Mail, and compress them into one file.
Upload that file into Dropbox.
Even if I do not use Macs in the future, I should be able to see all my ...
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