Dropbox is the go-to cloud storage solution for many people. It is a great way to store files online and access them from any device. However, if you have a ton of files in your Dropbox, syncing them all to your computer can take up a lot of hard drive space and slow down your computer. In this post, we will show you how to only have certain files in Dropbox sync to your computer, so you can save space and keep your computer running smoothly.
First, make sure you have everything in your Dropbox folder online. Then, create a new folder within your Dropbox named “cold storage” for the files you don’t need to access offline. Move all the files you don’t need to access offline into this folder.
Next, go to your Dropbox icon in the bottom right of your computer screen and click on it. Click on your profile picture and then select “preferences.” In the preferences menu, click on “sync” and then select “selective sync.” This will load up everything in your Dropbox, and you can pick which files you want to appear on your computer.
Uncheck the “cold storage” folder so it won’t show on your computer. By doing this, you won’t have to worry about your computer slowing down due to all the files in your Dropbox syncing to your computer. Plus, you’ll still have access to all your files in your cold storage folder online.
If you’re creating new files on your computer, make sure to save them in a folder within your Dropbox to ensure they are saved online and accessible from any device.
In conclusion, by following these simple steps, you can access your Dropbox files offline and save space on your computer. You’ll still have access to all your files online, including the ones you never look at, without having to worry about your computer slowing down.