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Geek Tip: Use YouSendIt to Send Big Files

GeekSugar — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:00:07 -0800

If you ever find yourself needing to email a large file, but you don't want to deal with long wait times for uploading attachments, just send them through the website YouSendIt. With YouSendIt, you can send high-quality videos, whole albums of music, and a ton of high-resolution photos at once, up to 2GB in size (Gmail's limit is 10 MB).

When you send your files from the YouSendIt site, the person you sent the email to receives a link. By clicking the link, the recipient gets to a page where your file is, so that she can download it to her desktop. The whole process is fast and easy, and you'll even get a confirmation that the file was received in your email inbox. Now start bombarding your BFF with those vacay pics!

Geek Tip: Simple and Free Sites For Storing and Sharing Files

GeekSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:00:22 -0700

In my line of work, there are a lot of photos and videos being passed around, which can take a painfully long time to email in Entourage (or any other email client for that matter). To make things easier on my co-workers, and my patience, I rely on file-sharing websites. Here are some of my favorite services for sharing files for free or a minimum fee.

File Dropper - This online file hosting site allows you upload your files, then send the recipient a link where it can be downloaded. It's free for up to 5 GB, and there are optional pay accounts (ranging from $1 to $10 a month for up to 250 GB) if you need to host bigger files. It's fast and easy to use.
YouSendIt - You can send high-quality videos, whole albums of music, and a ton of high-resolution photos at once, up to 2GB in size. When you send your files from the YouSendIt site, your recipient receives a link via email. By clicking the link, she gets directed to the hosting page and can download the file to her desktop.The site offers a free 14-day trial, free "lite" account, or paid accounts from $10 a month and up.

To see two more file-sharing sites, just read more.

Keep and Share - Need to share files with a client or co-worker? This free service lets you create shared folders and upload files up to 10 MB and then generates a link you can securely share with others. The site has a professional design and offers upgrade accounts, which allow you to share 50 MB to 1 GB of content (for $5 to $25 a month).
Gmail - Gmail allows you to send and receive messages up to 25 MB in size. Don't have Gmail? Check your service's limit.

Geek Tip: Share Big Files With File Dropper

GeekSugar — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:45:53 -0700

If you need to send a large file and want an alternative to YouSendIt (which I find great, too!), check out File Dropper.

They claim it's the "simplest file-hosting website ever" and I must admit, it's pretty easy. All you have to do is upload your file (it can be up to 5GB) and send the url you generate to whoever you want to share the file with. You don't have to sign up for an account, or share your email address.