MacStories Unwind Dropping Dropbox
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May 30, 2025 John shares his journey of quitting Dropbox for Google Drive, tackling the challenges of transferring large files and the quirks of different cloud storage options. Federico reflects on the nostalgic farewell of 'Friends' and discusses its reunion special, while also critiquing the spin-off 'Joey' as a cautionary tale. The hosts recommend two films: 'The Order,' with its compelling true crime narrative, and 'Fountain of Youth,' which disappoints despite its star power. Tune in for laughs and thoughtful insights!
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John's Dropbox Exit Story
- John Voorhees shared his experience quitting Dropbox after months of transition and syncing frustrations.
- He archived 150GB of data externally and switched to Google Drive for better integration and storage.
Federico's Storage Migration
- Federico Viticci moved his video game ROM archive from Dropbox to Google Drive in batches using an iPad due to limited local storage.
- He now uses a hybrid of Google Drive and iCloud Drive for personal and family file sharing.
Google Drive vs Dropbox Sharing
- Google Drive web interface is sometimes needed for proper file management, especially for shared large video files.
- Dropbox handled shared file deletions more intuitively within Finder than Google Drive's integration.