Since 2007, the way we store documents on our devices has been revolutionized by the arrival of DropBox; the application designed with the program Python for the company DropBox using 'cloud' storage technology
This service to save your data is cross-platform, since it can be used on Android and iOS, speaking of mobile operating systems; as it is also available for Windows e Mac, giving the user access to all his files regardless of the device or devices he owns.
DropBox currently has more than 500 million users worldwide and is available in Spanish, English and seven other languages; including traditional Chinese and various plans according to the capabilities of each user, such as a free account offering up to 16GB, a Pro accounts and one aimed at businesses, with 1TB and 5TB respectively. Through this platform it is possible to upload and share files with other users.
Since it has synchronization functions, which can take place via a local network; they can also be through user selection. Choosing folders with their respective subfolders or files that you need to have handy on more than one device; and the way to do it is very simple.
Before synchronizing the calendar, you must download and install the DropBox application for free, which will allow you to access it whenever you need it; and then, in the 'App Center', the search function for applications and files of DropBox, located on the left in the sidebar, choose the application.
If it doesn't appear in the first instance, you need to type it into the search bar, so you can easily link it. Another option you can use, and without the need for other applications on your computer, is to create symbolic links to perform a sync.
You need to write the following in Terminal, in simple steps that will indicate where the almanac system is stored. The first is the mv ~ / library / calendars ~ / Dropbox / command and the second command you need to enter on your Mac, is In-s ~ / DropBox / Calendars / ~ / Library / Calendars, which allows you to link them like this.
You have to repeat this process on every Mac where you want to see your almanac, as through these symbolic links; it will let the operating system know where to find what we are looking for; remember that when we use DropBox, it is as if we have multiple windows on the same computer.
What is a symbolic link?
In English, they are known as symbolic links and they are simply the option that the operating system gives you to redirect a file; making DropBox able to identify it more easily and can show what you need on all your devices, like iCal in this case.
For example, in the symbolic link we talked about earlier, it is broken down as follows: first, 'In-s' is the command that will guarantee order to our computer, followed by the name and location:' ~ / Dropbox / Calendars / 'and finally, the file to redirect:' ~ / library / calendars'.
Other calendars that can be linked
In addition to iCal, you can link the almanac from Google or Outlook, whichever is more familiar to you; And the simplest thing is that the DropBox application itself will guide you in detail how to do it, as its complexity is low.
First, log in as mentioned at the beginning of this article; in the application, and once there, go to the settings, where you will click on the linked applications; It will give you the opportunity to add the calendar of your choice, all this quickly and easily.
Using file synchronization is secure and encrypted and will allow you to have greater access and control over your events or reminders regardless of which calendar you prefer; as well as the use of symbolic links, as they do not require external applications.
