File syncing is a godsend when you work on multiple computers or devices and want to make sure you have the most up-to-date files wherever you log in. While online services like Dropbox may be the most convenient options, there are plenty of reasons you may want to "roll your own cloud" and sync your files to your own web server or just on your local network. Below, we'll detail how to set up a Dropbox clone, complete with instantaneous, encrypted syncs, cloud backups, and file versioning, using cross-platform software GoodSync. More »

If you've been using Dropbox since the wee early days, you might not have noticed the "Getting Started" tab in the web version. Click it, though, and you'll likely get another 250 MB of Dropbox space for "steps" you've already completed. More »

Android phones allow users to grab apps outside the official Market, but it usually involves either USB transfer or some tricking browser navigation. Lifehacker reader cinnamonster points out the smarter solution—use the Dropbox file syncing app to grab installers. More »