Sync.com Blog

Protect Your Data: Share Safer With Team File Sharing Controls

Jason — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:42:47 GMT

Did you know over 60% of data breaches originate from compromised file sharing?

External Sharing Made Easy With Sync: A Secure SharePoint Alternative

Jason — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:35:54 GMT

We hear it all the time: distraught SharePoint users telling us that file sharing within their organization has completely stalled. Because of SharePoint.

Release notes: live editing, link unfurling, app updates, and more!

Jason — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:17:02 GMT

Welcome to a Sync release note extravaganza, where we ignite your synapses with the latest and greatest of everything in Sync.

Collaborate Easier with Live Editing on Links

Jason — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:06:05 GMT

Our purpose is to help teams get in Sync by keeping everyone always up-to-date and on the same page. Which is why we’re thrilled to announce live editing on links. With this feature we’ve taken the link sharing you know and love and combined it with Microsoft’s Office 365 web editor.

Introducing Starred Files, a Shortcut to Your Most Important Work

Jason — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 08:30:09 GMT

Look at you: on top of your file management game with everything perfectly organized and in sync.

All the Reasons to Think Outside the Box and Switch to Sync

Jason — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:14:06 GMT

It’s time to think outside the Box.com and switch to Sync.

All the Reasons to DeGoogle Your Life and Switch to Sync

Jason — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:01:03 GMT

Google is so prevalent that its name is both a noun and a verb. But is google it necessarily a good thing? Back in 2002, the answer was a resounding yes: the verb google was chosen as a word of the year by the American Dialect Society, second only to weapons of mass destruction…

How to Start a Business in Canada in 7 Steps

Victoria Donovan — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:00:59 GMT

So you’ve decided you want to start your own business, but what should you do first? With so much information out there, it can be overwhelming deciding where to focus your energy. That’s why we’ve put together this straightforward guide to starting a new business in Canada in just seven steps.

16 Productivity Hacks According to Twitter

Victoria Donovan — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:23:18 GMT

Do you ever have one of those days where you hopelessly stare at a blank document, unable to get anything of use out? Or those days where you have every intention of doing great things but end up watching too many TikToks?

The Best Cloud Storage Reviews for Business in 2022

Victoria Donovan — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 19:46:22 GMT

How does your team quickly share files, keep their work backed up, and access it all securely from anywhere? And how do you do it easily, without expensive hardware, a dedicated IT team, or a steep learning curve?

Take Control of Your Data with Sync

Victoria Donovan — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:13:31 GMT

Do you know how valuable your company data is? From confidential client files to your most important projects to the brand new content your team is creating, today’s businesses are truly data driven.

Keep your Projects On Track with Team Shared Folders

Victoria Donovan — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:00:07 GMT

Effective collaboration is the magic ingredient that helps teams go from good to great. After all, teamwork makes the dream work, and there’s no shortage of collaboration tools ready to help. From email to Trello to Slack, today’s successful teams are collaborating like never before. But with information scattered across so many productivity apps, how do you keep everyone and everything in sync and on the same page?

Sync Team Shared Folders are the solution: a centralized, secure location to work on all your projects, documents, and files together as a team. Getting your best work done in one place, no matter which tools you use, has never been easier.

Slack is Now In Sync

Victoria Donovan — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:36:52 GMT

We at Sync are big Slack fans, as it’s great for fast and functional company-wide and department-wide communication. So, naturally, we wanted to make the experience even better, not just for ourselves, but for all Sync users too.

Slack and Sync: a new dream team

Sync is now a Slack-approved app! If your team or organization uses both Slack and Sync, this is a game-changer. You can now insert your Sync files directly into Slack channels and messages. Connect your accounts so you can seamlessly share your files directly from Slack without having to switch between platforms. Thus, no more copy and pasting! We’re all about making your workflows easier, faster, and more productive. Just /sync it!

All the Reasons to Drop Dropbox and Switch to Sync

Victoria Donovan — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:40:03 GMT

August 2023 update: Need a fresh reason to drop Dropbox? In a recent announcement, Dropbox decided to end unlimited storage. Not to worry! You can still get unlimited storage with Sync!

It’s time to drop Dropbox and switch to Sync.

Whether it’s surprise price increases year after year, low grade customer service, or a complete disregard for the security and privacy of your data, your work shouldn’t be held back by your cloud storage provider. The good news is that you’re in the right place with Sync. And the thousands of businesses that have made the switch from Dropbox agree: Sync cloud storage is better, more affordable, and safer. So get your workflows moving again with a secure Dropbox alternative that works for you.

5 Financial Advisor Workflow Tips to Keep Clients for Life

Victoria Donovan — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:16:11 GMT

Building strong client relationships is the key to success for any business. In fact, studies have shown that a 5% increase in client retention can lead to a 95% return in profits. Happy clients spend more over time, refer their friends, and are more likely to post positive reviews online. It’s win-win for everyone.

For financial advisors, complex workflows get in the way of all that happy healthy relationship building. Slow, inconsistent processes take up time and energy better spent understanding clients and helping them reach their financial goals. Optimized workflows keep your clients safer and make file sharing easier, organized, and scalable. With that, you’ll be on your way to building stronger client relationships that last a lifetime.

Time to Ditch Email Attachments for a Client File Portal

Victoria Donovan — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:00:01 GMT

Every interaction you have with your clients leaves a lasting impression. But providing great user experiences when sharing files and collecting documents is not easy when you’re doing it over email. Luckily, there’s a better way.

Sync’s secure client file portal makes collaborating with clients, customers, and external stakeholders easy, safe, productive, and professional. You can send files, request documents, and engage in conversations—all while staying organized and in control! Your clients will have their own secure and branded place to easily upload and download files. Simply put, it’s the best file sharing solution for you and your clients.

So stop sharing through email and start using your own client file portal. Leave a lasting impression and watch your business grow.

How Cloud Storage Inspires Innovation in Education

Victoria Donovan — Thu, 06 May 2021 18:31:50 GMT

As technology continues to transform virtually every aspect of our daily lives, it makes sense that it’s also transforming the way we impart knowledge and teach in the hallowed halls of learning, and for the better. Today’s students are always connected and at the forefront of everything digital, so by embracing technology in the classroom like it’s been embraced at home, you’ll have a fully engaged class, innovating and eager to learn. Educational institutions of all sizes have been adopting cloud-based technology at a record pace to deliver:

Improved learning experiences that promote collaboration
Modernization that saves time (and saves the environment)
Enhanced security to protect sensitive data
Significant cost savings with increased capabilities

Your goal is to inspire future generations to do truly incredible things, and by modernizing your education stack to teach smarter, you can adapt to anything that comes your way…including a global pandemic, for instance.

Cloud Storage for Healthcare Providers: Everything you Need to Know

Samantha — Wed, 05 May 2021 11:20:43 GMT

Businesses everywhere are moving to the cloud, healthcare included. In fact, 83% of healthcare providers today are now using cloud-based services to:

Keep healthcare data backed up and accessible
Enable internal and external file sharing and team collaboration
Maximize security and compliance to keep PHI safe
Reduce costs at scale

The cloud is an essential service, and with it, your organization will be able to connect and communicate easier, stay organized more efficiently, and offer improved patient care that keeps your community safe and healthy.

Save the Day with Automatic Camera Upload

Victoria Donovan — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:27:52 GMT

A picture is worth a thousand words, but not if it’s stuck on your phone. So how do you get the thousands of photos and videos off your phone and onto your computer quickly and easily? By enabling Automatic Camera Upload, a feature included with the Sync mobile app!

When enabled, all of your life’s memories will be instantly backed up to the cloud and synchronized to your computer. And with your photos backed up, you can remove them from your device to free up space to take even more pictures, maybe even a million words worth!

Make the Most of Microsoft Office 365 with Sync

Victoria Donovan — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:06:04 GMT

Did you know you can use every single version of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft 365 with Sync? From your desktop, phone, tablet, or web, opening and editing Microsoft documents is super easy, no matter how you prefer to work. With over a billion Microsoft documents stored in Sync right now, and millions more being uploaded and shared with Sync every single day, it’s no wonder Microsoft Office is still the leading Office suite 30 years later. So how can you create the most awe-inspiring work and crunch the most awe-inspiring numbers using Office with Sync?

Supercharge your Trello Boards with Sync

Samantha — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:35:57 GMT

Trello is a wonderful task management tool that helps keep projects organized and on track. In fact, Trello’s Kanban-style boards, to-do lists, and card attachments keep our own editorial team on the same page with fantastic results: work gets done faster. But did you know that Sync can make your Trello experience even better?

Sync supercharges your Trello cards with better document previews, live attachments, instant notifications, large file size attachments, and improved access controls and compliance. All in the name of project management bliss.

Get Faster Feedback and Accelerated Approvals with File Comments

Victoria Donovan — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:10:21 GMT

Influencers will tell you not to read the comments, but we think different! When sharing documents and files with your clients, customers, and teams, having a space to communicate easily can improve productivity, close a deal, make approvals a breeze, answer questions, inspire new ideas, and simply get the job done.

Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s how to get Through the Week

Kristen Marano — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 12:51:50 GMT

Keep calm while you tackle your to-do list.

If you’re worrying, “I have so much to do and not enough time,” you’re not alone. With the holidays approaching, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by mounting work and the pressure of hosting and gifting.

With more stress and less sleep, usual everyday interactions don’t come easily. You might snap at anyone who asks you for something, wish to wave a magic wand that clears your mountain of tasks, and run (literally) from your desk to where you need to go—yesterday I ran into my yoga class late and flustered, while everyone relaxed in shavasana. Sigh.

What Iconic Content Creators do to Overcome Mental Blocks

Kristen Marano — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 16:23:01 GMT

Movement is medicine.

I caught a bad case of writer’s block in April. My creative spirit was dim, and I was desperate to get my mojo back. When a friend asked me to join her on a 127-kilometre hike, I initially said, “no,” because I should have been brainstorming stories. When my partner said, “go, it will give you inspiration,” I was reminded of the power of nature to rejuvenate creativity. I set off into the Australian bush: each step became an inquisitive spark of new content, wouldn’t it be cool to write about how sport can help us thrive in our lives?

How to Stop Your Distractions from Controlling Your Day

Kristen Marano — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:48:52 GMT

Being productive is about mastering your attention, not making to-do lists, according to Nir Eyal, author of Indistractable. Here’s how to get back on task and control your life.

This is the first interview in a new series by Sync.com called Five Questions With, in conversation with global thinkers about how we can lead better lives.

From Chaos to Collaboration: Work from Home Productively

Sarah MacKinnon — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:51:49 GMT

Working remotely from one’s living room formerly was the privilege of a number of tech workers and forward-thinking start-up teams. But the COVID-19 outbreak has changed this.

The global white-collar workforce is now on varying degrees of house arrest. And remote work has, at least temporarily, become the new normal. Interestingly enough, thousands of companies are only now coming to the sudden realization that working remotely is not only possible but could bring new benefits. And in fact, with the right approach, we feel that your now-remote team can use this opportunity to get closer together.

The Joy of Tidying Up your Files

Jason — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 12:51:41 GMT

In this post I will show you how to organize your files in a way that just might transform your life forever. Yes, it is possible to bring order to the chaos that is your computer’s file system. With the right mindset, you can eliminate clutter, reverse entropy, boost your productivity, and thrive.

Transform your Law Firm with Sync.com Secure Cloud Storage

Jason — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:37:04 GMT

Can lawyers ethically move their client data to the cloud?

Yes, in a recent survey, the American Bar Association found that cloud usage among sole practitioners and small law firms grew more than 40% in 2017, with close to 60% of respondents indicating they regularly use consumer cloud services such as Dropbox.

The GDPR: What it is and What it Means for Your Business

Jason — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:23:20 GMT

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is a new set of data privacy laws that require businesses to prioritize the protection and privacy of personal data belonging to European Union (EU) residents.

Failure to comply with this new regulation by the May 25th, 2018 enforcement date could result in hefty fines. It’s important to note that even if your company is based outside the EU, the GDPR may still apply… If your company does any kind of business with other companies or customers residing in the EU, you’re obligated to comply or risk facing the penalties.

Request Files Easily with Upload Enabled Links

Jason — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:51:42 GMT

Getting files from other people just got a whole lot easier thanks to Sync’s upload enabled links. Simply send out a link, sit back, and watch as files get added to your Sync folder or Vault. With upload enabled links anyone can quickly send you files – no Sync account required!

Five ways for new freelancers to get the most out of Sync

Jason — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:22:39 GMT

First of all, a congratulations is in order: You’ve broken the shackles of your soul-crushing, nine-to-five job, and you’re breathing the sweet air of making your own schedule and working in pajamas. Three cheers for you!