Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

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Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

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Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data storage, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are might not be a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changes made by the other. One person's changes might simply disappear! Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

Learn more: How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Note: Microsoft OneDrive is safe to use and is on par with Dropbox. (testing notes)

Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:16:02 GMT

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Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

Filed under: Dropbox

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changes made by the other. One person's changes might simply disappear! Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

Learn more: How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:15:35 GMT

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Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

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Learn more: How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:59:50 GMT

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Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

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Learn more: How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:59:06 GMT

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Which cloud based service should Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers? Dropbox or Google Drive or something else?

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Which cloud based service should I use to sync my database between computers? Dropbox or Google Drive or something else?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:58:25 GMT

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How can Which cloud based service should I use Dropbox to share sync my TntMPD database with my spousebetween computers? Dropbox or Google Drive or something else?

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FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the Help menu, click on View System Info. Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

In my example, I can see that my database is named "Troy and Tammy.mpddb" and it is stored in "My Documents". After I open "My Documents" on my computer I can see that a TntMPD database is just like any other file.

Note to Mac users: You'd do the same thing on a Mac using Finder.

Now that you've located your file, how do you move it? You can drag-n-drop or you can use the clipboard. To use the clipboard, right-click on your database and choose "Cut". Then navigate to your Dropbox folder and "Paste" (right-click or under the "Edit" menu). Drag-n-drop just means you drag your database to the Dropbox folder with your mouse.

Now that you've moved your database, you can tell TntMPD to open if from there. You can either double-click on it, or in TntMPD under the File menu, click Open and navigate to your Dropbox folder and choose your database file.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

For this to work best, it's important that only one person at a time is in the database making changes. TntMPD can help you with this. Under the Tools menu, click on Options to turn on "Dropbox Mode". (This will be turned on by default in TntMPD 3.0.)

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

But even with TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" it's possible that two people edit the database at the same time. If you or your spouse's computer is not connected to the Internet, TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" won't be able to know that the database is in use by your partner. Dropbox handles this situation by keeping one person's copy of the database as the main file, and the other person's copy of the database is saved as a "conflict file". This is good, because it means no changes are lost. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

Another benefit to using Dropbox, is that it maintains a safe and secure back-up of your database and any other MPD files you keep in the Dropbox folder. If your laptop is ever lost or stolen, or the hard drive fails, with Dropbox, you'll have a backup of the most recent copy of your database.

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

If you are a husband and wife team and want the ability to work offline at the same time, you might consider using TntSync. To do this, copy the original TntMPD database to a non-Dropbox folder and then make whatever changes you want. When you're finished and online again, sync it with the TntMPD database in the Dropbox folder. This will make your changes available to your partner, who has also been making changes and can then sync her changes to the database as well.

Another approach to consider if TntSync is too technical for your spouse, than you could setup your spouse to open TntMPD directly off the Dropbox drive. You could have a database stored on your local hard drive that is not associated with Dropbox that you'd use when you're in TntMPD. You'd have to run TntSync occasionlly to sync changes between your local database and the database in Dropbox. This has the advantage of allowing your spouse to not deal with TntSync at all. Plus it allows simultaneous use of TntMPD. The only time the database in Dropbox could possible be used by both you and your spouse is if you try to run TntSync when your spouse is in TntMPD. But TntSync also gets this new feature, so it will also warn you if your spouse is in the database.

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:55:48 GMT

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How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, Dropbox

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed changes made by the other. One person's changes might simply disappear! Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the Help menu, click on View System Info. Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

Note to Mac users: You'd do the same thing on a Mac using Finder.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:46:15 GMT

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How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, Dropbox

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the Help menu, click on View System Info. Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

Note to Mac users: You'd do the same thing on a Mac using Finder.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:54:52 GMT

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How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, duplicate copy, accurate data, database, husband, wife, two users, cloud computing, syncing

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the Help menu, click on View System Info. Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

Note to Mac users: You'd do the same thing on a Mac using Finder.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:54:08 GMT

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How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, duplicate copy, accurate data, database, husband, wife, two users, cloud computing, syncing

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the Help menu, click on View System Info. Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

Note to Mac users: You'd do the same thing on a Mac using Finder.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:29:41 GMT

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How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, duplicate copy, accurate data, database, husband, wife, two users, cloud computing, syncing

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the Help menu, click on View System Info. Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

Note to Mac users: You'd do the same thing on a Mac using Finder.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:28:42 GMT

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How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, duplicate copy, accurate data, database, husband, wife, two users, cloud computing, syncing

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the "Help" Help menu, click on "View View System Info". . Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

Note to Mac users: You'd do the same thing on a Mac using Finder.

Now that you've moved your database, you can tell TntMPD to open if from there. You can either double-click on it, or in TntMPD under the "File" File menu, click "Open" Open and navigate to your Dropbox folder and choose your database file.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:22:21 GMT

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How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, duplicate copy, accurate data, database, husband, wife, two users, cloud computing, syncing

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the "Help" menu, click on "View System Info". Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

Remember this location. Close TntMPD

In my example, I can see that my database is named "Troy and use Windows Explorer or Tammy.mpddb" and it is stored in "My Documents". After I open "My Documents" on my computer I can see that a TntMPD database is just like any other file.

Note to Mac users: You'd do the same thing on a Mac using Finder.

Now that you've located your file, how do you move it? You can drag-n-drop or you can use the clipboard. To use the clipboard, right-click on your database and choose "Cut". Then navigate tolocate your Dropbox folder and "Paste" (right-click or under the "Edit" menu). Drag-n-drop just means you drag your database to the Dropbox folder with your mouse.

Now that you've moved your database, you can tell TntMPD to open if from there. You can either double-click on it, or in TntMPD under the "File" menu, click "Open" and navigate to your Dropbox folder and choose your database file.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:09:46 GMT

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How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, duplicate copy, accurate data, database, husband, wife, two users, cloud computing, syncing

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the "Help" menu, click on "View System Info". Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

Remember this location. Close TntMPD and use Windows Explorer or Mac Finder to locate your database file.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

FAQ 1: Where is my database file, and how to do I move it the Dropbox folder?

Tip: If you're not sure where your TntMPD database file is, read this FAQ article.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

Even

But even with TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" this is it's possible that two people edit the database at the same time. If you or your spouse's computer is not connected to the Internet, TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" won't be able to know that the database is in use by your partner. Dropbox handles this situation by keeping one person's copy of both people making changes in a way that no work is lost.

If you open your TntMPD the database on your computer while someone else has it open on theirsas the main file, and both of you make changes to the database, Dropbox will create 2 copies other person's copy of the database (naming them according to the users who is saved them).as a "conflict file". This is good, because it means no changes are lost, but. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and youwould then have to use TntSync 'll be prompted to merge automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

Another benefit to using Dropbox, is that it maintains a safe and secure back-up of your database and any other MPD files you keep in the Dropbox folder. If your laptop is ever lost or stolen, or the hard drive fails, with Dropbox, you'll have a backup of the most recent copy of your database.

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

If you are a husband and wife team and want the ability to work offline at the same time, you might consider using TntSync. To do this, copy the original TntMPD database to a non-Dropbox folder and then make whatever changes you want. When you're finished and online again, synch sync it with the TntMPD database in the Dropbox folder. This will make your changes available to your partner, who has also been making changes and can then sync her changes to the database as well.

Another approach to consider if TntSync is too technical for your spouse, than you could setup your spouse to open TntMPD directly off the Dropbox drive. You could have a database stored on your local hard drive that is not associated with Dropbox that you'd use when you're in TntMPD. You'd have to run TntSync occasionlly to sync changes between your local database and the database in Dropbox. This has the advantage of allowing your spouse to not deal with TntSync at all. Plus it allows simultaneous use of TntMPD. The only time the database in Dropbox could possible be used by both you and your spouse is if you try to run TntSync when your spouse is in TntMPD. But TntSync also gets this new feautrefeature, so it will also warn you if your spouse is in the database.

FAQ 4: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:00:02 GMT

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How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, duplicate copy, accurate data, database, husband, wife, two users, cloud computing, syncing

Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

FAQ 1: Where is my database file, and how to do I move it the Dropbox folder?

Tip: If you're not sure where your TntMPD database file is, read this FAQ article.

FAQ 12: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

Even with TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" this is possible. If you or your spouse's computer is not connected to the Internet, TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" won't be able to know that the database is in use by your partner. Dropbox handles this situation of both people making changes in a way that no work is lost.

If you open your TntMPD database on your computer while someone else has it open on theirs, and both of you make changes to the database, Dropbox will create 2 copies of the database (naming them according to the users who saved them). This is good, because it means no changes are lost, but you would then have to use TntSync to merge any changes.

FAQ 23: Can I combine this with TntSync?

If you are a husband and wife team and want the ability to work offline at the same time, you might consider using TntSync. To do this, copy the original TntMPD database to a non-Dropbox folder and then make whatever changes you want. When you're finished and online again, synch it with the TntMPD database in the Dropbox folder. This will make your changes available to your partner, who has also been making changes and can then sync her changes to the database as well.

Another approach to consider if TntSync is too technical for your spouse, than you could setup your spouse to open TntMPD directly off the Dropbox drive. You could have a database stored on your local hard drive that is not associated with Dropbox that you'd use when you're in TntMPD. You'd have to run TntSync occasionlly to sync changes between your local database and the database in Dropbox. This has the advantage of allowing your spouse to not deal with TntSync at all. Plus it allows simultaneous use of TntMPD. The only time the database in Dropbox could possible be used by both you and your spouse is if you try to run TntSync when your spouse is in TntMPD. But TntSync also gets this new feautre, so it will also warn you if your spouse is in the database.

FAQ 34: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:55:52 GMT

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How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, duplicate copy, accurate data, database, husband, wife, two users, cloud computing, syncing

One solution you might consider

Dropbox is "Dropbox" (www.dropbox.com). It provides a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data, and it works with both Macs and PCs.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

Tip: If you're not sure where your TntMPD database file is, read this FAQ article.

FAQ 1: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

FAQ 2: Can I combine this with TntSync?

If you are a husband and wife team and want the ability to work offline at the same time, you might consider using TntSync. To do this, copy the original TntMPD database to a non-Dropbox folder and then make whatever changes you want. When you're finished and online again, synch it with the TntMPD database in the Dropbox folder. This will make your changes available to your partner, who has also been making changes and can then sync her changes to the database as well.

Another approach to consider if TntSync is too technical for your spouse, than you could setup your spouse to open TntMPD directly off the Dropbox drive. You could have a database stored on your local hard drive that is not associated with Dropbox that you'd use when you're in TntMPD. You'd have to run TntSync occasionlly to sync changes between your local database and the database in Dropbox. This has the advantage of allowing your spouse to not deal with TntSync at all. Plus it allows simultaneous use of TntMPD. The only time the database in Dropbox could possible be used by both you and your spouse is if you try to run TntSync when your spouse is in TntMPD. But TntSync also gets this new feautre, so it will also warn you if your spouse is in the database.