Top 10 Dropbox Hacks / Tips

2010-03-16T09:14:00.000-07:00

Dropbox is a file hosting service which uses cloud computing to enable users to store and share files and folders with others across the Internet using file synchronization.

Mine syncs my documents, pictures, music with my desktop, iphone and laptop. I never have to worry about emailing myself files, transfering via USB, etc.

1) Use Dropbox Portable to open Dropbox files on public computer

2) Sync passwords with Keepass

3) View files on your iphone

4) Start bittorrent downloads anywhere

5) Sync firefox profiles including settings, bookmarks, etc. across multiple computers

6) Sync iTunes library (note may need more storage)

7) Share folders with friends (i.e. pictures, documents, etc.)

8) Host a website on your dropbox

9) Sync Windows saved games across computers.

10) Have more than one account. Learn how to run multiple dropbox accounts at the same time.

Click here to signup. Good luck and post more tips below!

Sunrocket Replacement - Gizmo project + Grandcentral + old Sunrocket gizmo = FREE VOIP inbound/outbound incoming/outgoing calls

2010-01-16T09:27:00.000-08:00

FREE inbound/outbound voip calls anywhere in the USA!

Sunrocket is out of business. No worries, this development has led us to find a great solution that will allow you to make and receive free calls using your old Sunrocket gizmo. Gizmo project is like skype, but better. It will let you set up your gizmo to receive and make calls. Grandcentral will give you a local number that will forward to your gizmo project account. You can also you Grandcentral's click2call feature. This will allow you to hit a button on their website and call you and whoever you want to call, thus allowing you to make calls for free. You can also make international calls for Gizmo Project's low rate. The voip quality is great and you don't have to sign a long contract!

0) Sign up for a Gizmo Project account. You will also need to go to inviteshare to get an invite for Grand Central

1a) Unlock your Sunrocket gizmo:
Nuvio has instructions on how to unlock your voip gizmo. This website has another way to do it. In order to access mine I first had to use a paperclip to hit the reset button on the back of the gizmo.

1b) If you don't have a gizmo, no problem!. You can either by a Linksys PAP2, a similiar voip adapter, a USB phone, or you can use the gizmo softphone (a program that runs on your computer) to make free voip calls. You could get a old Sunrocket gizmo on ebay, just make sure you can unlock it.

2) Setup your device to work with Gizmo Project

Disable Provisioning. Go to IP Network-> Provisioning Setting. Uncheck the Enable Provisioning box.

Setup your SIP Proxy. Go to VOIP->SIP Proxy. Use these settings:

proxy01.sipphone.com got cut off on this.

Change your User Account. Go to VOIP->User Account. Your user ID is your Gizmo Project SIP number with the one before it. Your password is your gizmo project password.

Test Setup Setup your gizmo so that it is directly connected to the internet. The order should be modem - gizmo - router.

Reboot gizmo - Unplug the power on your gizmo and plug it back in. When the gizmo is ready, click on Information - Register Status & Critical Messages. Line one should have a green box that says Registered below it. You should be setup to make calls!

3) Setup Grand central to forward calls to your gizmo project account. Please note that if you have your Gizmo project program running you may have trouble receiving calls.

Optional:

If you want to put your gizmo after your router, you will need to forward UDP ports 5004, 5005, and 64064 to your voip gizmo. Please consult your router's manual for how to do this. You may also want to set up Quality of Service so that your voip gets max bandwidth.

What is GrandCentral?

GrandCentral will give you "one number for life". Here are some features:

Forward your calls to your cell phone, work phone, home phone, gizmo project number, etc.

Pick which phone you receive calls from certain contacts.

Click2call allows you to click on your contacts and connect you for free. This allows you to make free calls to anyone in the USA!

RingShare lets you change the ring tone your contacts hear when they call you.

Screen callers

Finally, Grandcentral will store all your voicemails and make them accessible on their website. I have been using this service for a few weeks and really like it. Google recently purchased GrandCentral. If you frequently switch jobs, voip providers, move alot, or just want free calls, this is for you!

Free international VOIP calls

2007-08-12T09:53:00.000-07:00

There are two way to do it with Gizmo Project.

1) Have your friends dial an international access number and then have them type in your gizmo project number

2) If your friend has gizmo project running, then call the local access number in your country.

Available in:

Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
China
Dominican Rupublic
France
Germany
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
UK
USA

Free VOIP calls to anyone in the USA

Top 10 Dropbox Hacks / Tips

Sunrocket Replacement - Gizmo project + Grandcentral + old Sunrocket gizmo = FREE VOIP inbound/outbound incoming/outgoing calls

Free international VOIP calls