For those folders you can’t store within Box Documents (htdocs folder, for example), I create a hardlink within the Box Documents folder so that it will sync accordingly when I make a change in the target folder. There’s an app that can automate the hardlink creation for those who want to avoid the terminal, called MacDropAny.
Your videos are just great, hopefully you will come out with more in the near future.
In this video you mention another video within this MacDojo series where you discuss setting up cloud services in finder like Box and Dropbox. Where is that video? Also do you still prefer Box over GoogleDrive?
Hey Daniel, I think I am renovating that video. So you may not find it. But instead, just know this, Dropbox is king, but you have to pay. But only if you want to sync lots of files. I use the 9.99 dropbox plan for 100gb of synced folders.
Other services will offer better deals, but they have very limited “sync folder” options. Other services will provide a singular “backup” of whatever you want. And that is enough for many people. In fact, the free versions of Box, Google Drive, and Dropbox could be enough! I used that combo for years.
However, dropbox’s technology is still superior. It’s up to you. Determine your needs first. Let me know if you’ve got questions! 🙂
Grab a Box account or Dropbox account and setup your own Alias cloud synced folders. Otherwise let us know your favorite ways to use an Alias in the comments below.
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Kevin Batdorf
January 29, 2014For those folders you can’t store within Box Documents (htdocs folder, for example), I create a hardlink within the Box Documents folder so that it will sync accordingly when I make a change in the target folder. There’s an app that can automate the hardlink creation for those who want to avoid the terminal, called MacDropAny.
Tharyn
February 4, 2014Great tip! I will check out MacDropAny. Thanks! 🙂
-Tharyn
Daniel
April 10, 2014Hi Tharyn,
Your videos are just great, hopefully you will come out with more in the near future.
In this video you mention another video within this MacDojo series where you discuss setting up cloud services in finder like Box and Dropbox. Where is that video? Also do you still prefer Box over GoogleDrive?
Thank You!
Daniel
Tharyn
April 12, 2014Hey Daniel,
I think I am renovating that video. So you may not find it. But instead, just know this, Dropbox is king, but you have to pay. But only if you want to sync lots of files. I use the 9.99 dropbox plan for 100gb of synced folders.
Other services will offer better deals, but they have very limited “sync folder” options. Other services will provide a singular “backup” of whatever you want. And that is enough for many people. In fact, the free versions of Box, Google Drive, and Dropbox could be enough! I used that combo for years.
However, dropbox’s technology is still superior. It’s up to you. Determine your needs first. Let me know if you’ve got questions! 🙂
-Tharyn
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