The New DropSend for Mac Has Been Released

Hello Everyone! We have some good news for our Mac users. We’ve just released a brand new version of DropSend for Mac that has lots of stability improvements.

When working on the new version, we tried to take all your feedback into account, which means that we fixed all bugs and errors we could find. Here’s what we’ve done:

- We’ve fixed errors that some users experienced when they tried to upload ZIP archives. Now the archives don’t get corrupted anymore and get uploaded as they should.

- Now you don’t have to uninstall the previous version of the program to update to the current version. Simply update and everything will work as it should.

- We’ve added a send confirmation message, so that there is less chance that you will send a file by accident.

- We’ve fixed all autocomplete issues.

In addition to that, the new version has several interface improvements and works faster than its predecessor.

How to Update DropSend Direct to Version 4.06

We have some good new for DropSend direct Windows users. We’ve just released a new version of the app. In this release we’ve fixed all the bugs that the previous version of the app had. Here is what got fixed:

  • DropSend uploads get stuck at 96-99%
  • ZIP folders cannot be unpacked
  • Large files cannot be uploaded (“send files error” message)
  • Dropsend crashes while uploading large files/folders

 

We’ve also fixed problems that users encountered when updating DropSend Direct. But even though we addressed update problems, you need to update to DropSend Direct 4.06 properly to avoid any errors. This is important, so read carefully how you should update the program:

  1. Open your current DropSend Direct installation. You will be prompted to update the program as soon as you launch it. IMPORTANT: ignore the update prompt and click on Cancel to proceed to the main program window
  2. Now click on File and go to Preferences
    DropSend Update 
  3. Navigate to the Updates tab and click on the Update button
  4. Wait for DropSend Direct to download and install the update

 

Other changes include interface bug fixes and other minor changes.

How to Disable DropSend Direct on Computer Startup (Windows and Mac)

If you use DropSend Direct every day to send a lot of files, it’s really convenient to have the program launch on system startup. But some users prefer to not have a lot of software start on system boot. This is usually a good idea if you don’t use DropSend direct every day or if your computer is slow on startup. By default DropSend Direct does not launch on Windows or Mac boot. But if yours does, there are three ways for you to easily change that. Read the rest of this entry »

The New Version of DropSend Outlook Plugin Is Ready for Release

For the last couple of weeks we’ve been working on the new version of the DropSend Outlook Plugin. Our main goal was to make it faster, more reliable, and add some features that we thought our users would appreciate. Here’s what’s new in the latest version of the Outlook plugin:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2013 support
  • A feature to protect attachments and uploaded files with a password
  • New options that allow you to set file expiration and download limits

 

Now you will be able to set a password for the files you are uploading and configure additional settings, such as expiration and download limits, from the General Settings tab:

Another improvement we’ve been working on is speed because we know that nothing is more frustrating than waiting for hours for your files to upload. Well, we have some good news because now uploading files using the plugin is faster by 20%.

We haven’t uploaded the new version yet because we still have some stuff that needs patching up. But we will upload it soon, so keep an eye out for the new version!

The New DropSend for iPhone 2.4 Introduces Cool New Features

For the past weeks we’ve been working on a new version of the DropSend iPhone app. We thought that it was time to make it more feature-rich and add some of the functions that our users requested. Here is what’s new.

iPad Support

A lot of our users have been asking for iPad support. Now DropSend works on iPad.

Upload Music Files

We’ve added a new button to the Upload screen. This button lets you upload music tracks in a quick and easy way. Just tap on it and then add as many of the music tracks from your music library as you like.

Upload Music Tracks Read the rest of this entry »

We Are Upgrading Our Hardware

The goal of the DropSend team is to keep our users happy and provide them with a reliable and easy to use service. That’s why we constantly work on improving DropSend.com and DropSend apps.

In the next 10 days DropSend will be undergoing a hardware upgrade. We’ll upgrade ALL our hardware, which will make sure that DropSend is faster and more reliable than ever before. In addition to that, we’ll be opening a new data center in Washington, D.C. to ensure that we meet the needs of the growing number of our users.

So, DropSend will be running on the all-new hardware in 2013 and you’ll be able to see the difference in speed and enhanced reliability.

DropSend Direct 4.05 Is Out

Hello Everyone and Happy Holidays! We have some great news for DropShots Direct users – we’ve just released the new and improved version of the program. When we were working on the new version, we tried to take all your feedback into account and fixed all bugs and errors we could find. Here’s what we’ve done:

- We’ve fixed errors that some users experienced when they tried to upload ZIP archives. Now the archives don’t get corrupted anymore and get uploaded as they should.

- Some Vista and Windows 7 users used to complain that updates weren’t working on their system. They either didn’t launch at all or they caused the program to fail to start after an update. This problem has been addressed and now updates work normally on all Windows versions.

- When you browse files, now there aren’t any errors that resulted in displaying created folders incorrectly.

We’ve also fixed login issues, saved passwords issues, autocomplete email issues, pause button errors and other bugs. Overall, the DropSend Direct 4.05 is a lot more stable than the previous version and is a lot more comfortable to use.

5 Things You Can Do with DropSend

As you know, DropSend’s primary purpose is to let you send large files in a fast, hassle-free way. But that’s not the only thing you can use DropSend for. Here are some ideas:

1. Share Your Photos

If you are looking for a way to share your photos with your friends and family, DropSend can help. You can either upload your photos as a Zipped folder and send it to anyone you like, or you can simply create a Shared Folder and put your photos there in zipped format. You can then give your friends and family access to the shared folder, so that they can download the photos. Read the rest of this entry »

DropSend Introduces Shared Folders

We have some exciting news for our users. We’ve been working hard on improving DropSend and we’ve added a new feature that many of you requested – Shared Folders. With this new feature you can share folders you store in your DropSend storage space with anyone you want.

Here are the main benefits of using shared folders:

  • Easily share folders with anyone
  • Password-protect the shares
  • Set the download limit
  • Set expiry dates for the shares
  • Ideal for collaborative projects Read the rest of this entry »

Sneak Peek: New DropSend Design

Hi Everyone!

A while back we wrote a short post announcing that we were working on a new DropSend design. Don’t worry, we didn’t make the website unrecognizable, but rather improved the way DropSend looks. We made it more intuitive, more accessible and even easier to use than before.  We also promised that you’ll get a sneak peek before the new design goes live. So, here you go!

DropSend Account

This is the new look of your DropSend account. As you can see, we’ve changed the menu a bit to make DropSend features more accessible. We’ve also changed the icons to give your account a contemporary look and feel. Read the rest of this entry »