Dropbox is the most widely used and simplest file-synchronization system worldwide not attached to a major technology company. Every machine on which you install Dropbox and use the same account has ...

Dropbox, a pioneer in cloud storage and file sharing, is as reliable as ever with its multi-platform support and numerous integrations, but rival services deliver more value.

A lot of people assume that if their files are synced, they're safe. It feels like a backup. Your documents are in the cloud, they show up on every device you use, and everything just kind of works.

Dropbox debuted in 2008, and the cloud storage and syncing service has added a slew of features since then. But because the app is usually running in the background of your device, you might not have ...