There are lots of solutions. I use ssh and scp and sftp all the time – but do you want and incredibly easy way of synchronizing one folder of files between your Mac, Windows and Linux boxes with minimal effort? There is a new iPhone application as well. How about a solution that is free?

The answer is Dropbox and it is incredibly simple. You sign up, download and install a small app that runs in the background, and you get 2GB of storage, synchronized between each computer for free. If you need more space, you can sign up and pay a monthly fee – but I find the 2GB suits my needs perfectly – and for larger files I can use ftp or scp and ssh.

The nice thing about Dropbox is its just a regular folder. When you are working you don’t have to open an application like Filezilla to access your files. And when you save the document, it is automaticaly synchronized for you. Simple and easy.

Here’s the link if you’d like to try it out – Dropbox

In additon to the easy synchronization of your files, there are also options for monitoring and reversing changes to your files! You can also share folders for other people. You can access an manage your files and shares from any web browser. You can even monitor via an RSS feed.

monitor changes to your dropbox files

share and manage files and folders online