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Share a folder between Mac and iPad
- Thread starter Liquinn
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Look at the Air Sharing App, this allows you to access Mac folders from the iPad. Alternatively, use Dropbox.
There's an App called Air Display, is that the one? It only says it's for Macs or PCs, and doesn't mention iPads. Thanks
I'd recommend good reader
http://www.goodiware.com/goodreader.html
it works with most of the online providers, including iCloud.
Allows you to sync with AFP shares.
http://www.goodiware.com/goodreader.html
it works with most of the online providers, including iCloud.
Allows you to sync with AFP shares.
+1 on Dropbox---there is a really nice iPad app that will easily allow you to share files from your Mac to your iPad.Use DropBoxit works flawlessly!
Seriously, absolutely the best solution out there right now for doing what you are asking and its free. One folder that can be shared across Macs, Windows, Android, iPad/iPhone, etc. Can't be beat and I've tried them all.Use DropBox
+1 for Dropbox. You can also invite other users to share folders. Great for sharing files with colleagues or friends.Use DropBox
Another vote for Dropbox from me. Automatic file versioning, reliable, secure, cross device and it's free for 2GB of space (more through referrals).Use DropBox
Definitely the Dropbox as well. It's the easiest way to keep your files in sync, and then access them as needed on the iPad. I have 4gb from Dropbox and 50gb from Box.net, but the Dropbox is 10x more valuable to me because it's supported by so many apps.
One more little hidden feature of Dropbox you may enjoy, particularly when editing pictures on-the-fly.
Dropbox supports a "time machine" sort of file backup. If you store an original file in your Dropbox, then edit it and re-save it using the same file name as the original, in most cases you will forever lose your original. In Dropbox, you can use their website to go back and selectively restore older versions of the same file. I've used this a couple of times and its saved my bacon when I accidentally saved a large Excel model, overwriting the prior version (that turned out to have the correct data).
Dropbox supports a "time machine" sort of file backup. If you store an original file in your Dropbox, then edit it and re-save it using the same file name as the original, in most cases you will forever lose your original. In Dropbox, you can use their website to go back and selectively restore older versions of the same file. I've used this a couple of times and its saved my bacon when I accidentally saved a large Excel model, overwriting the prior version (that turned out to have the correct data).
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Another vote for drop box. (I'd love to use Box but they only half-ass suuport Mac).
Another vote for drop box. (I'd love to use Box but they only half-ass suuport Mac).
