Having extra storage is always an advantage. There are a lot of ways to use it, from having additional space to store files to backing up important documents. And if this extra storage is hosted online, the possibilities are practically endless. This is precisely what Dropbox offers: free virtual storage for saving your files online through a simple multiplatform client, with all the advantages that come with storing files on the cloud.

This app creates a directory in your local file system that syncs with your virtual drive on the Internet. If you want, you can change this directory, which opens the door to additional possibilities, such as automatically syncing your personal folders and backing up your files.

This directory has two special folders: Public and Photos. In the Public folder, you can store files that others can access online without logging into your account. In the Photos folder, you can upload photos that others can access through a URL without needing to use your Dropbox account themselves.

For these reasons, Dropbox is a very useful tool for freeing up space on your hard drive, as well as for sharing files with your friends and family. Moreover, since there are also official clients for smartphones and even a browser version, you can access your content from anywhere.