Make Gmail and Dropbox Easier to Use

17.04.2012

You can . If you're willing to refer friends (who in turn sign up for their own Dropbox accounts), you can .

This new capability isn't what I'd call major, but it's a long-overdue and welcome addition to the service.

Just sign into your Dropbox account in your browser (Chrome, Firefox, and Safari are currently the only ones that support drag-and-drop), then drag one or more files or folders from your desktop to that window. Presto: They're uploaded instantly.

If you've got a hassle that needs solving, send it my way. I can't promise a response, but I'll definitely read every e-mail I get--and do my best to address at least some of them in the PCWorld . My 411: . You can also sign up to