#EXPANDRIVE REVIEW FOR MAC OS X#
#EXPANDRIVE REVIEW PC#
#EXPANDRIVE REVIEW WINDOWS#

I'd say that Expandrive is slightly closer to being my *ideal* solution, but Insync isn't far behind. Also, more features naturally make Insync a little more complicated to use.

#EXPANDRIVE REVIEW PC#

That said, I have sometimes noticed a delay in the download of new files that I have uploaded from another PC using Insync. Insync seems to have a lot more features, especially the ability to choose where local files are synced to.

#EXPANDRIVE REVIEW WINDOWS#

However, if you are using Linux, they haven't rolled out the option to sync local copies in real time (it allegedly works on Windows and Mac). For the core feature of syncing files, I have found it reliable, and I use it all the time. Recently (from version 2021.8) a long-standing problem where the application would not exit properly was fixed. For everyday file use, it seems to work quite well. 1 review AU I use expandrive with two Google drive I use expandrive with two Google drive accounts on Linux (Ubuntu). I think my issues were limited to the initial mass upload to the cloud. I stopped uploading large batches of files via Expandrive because of how it was slowing my PC. With that said, there are a few limitations to consider. Not many other apps can boast ExpanDrive's integration with Windows Explorer and Finder, as well as support for major cloud drive services such as Google Drive. However, that isn’t all this multi-cloud management app can do. As a virtual filesystem, ExpanDrive gives you a wide range of storage options.

They are both linked to the same cloud accounts.īoth work decently well and both have their own quirks as well. ExpanDrive Review With ExpanDrive, you can mount your cloud storage services as virtual drives and use them from your computer.

I have Insync installed on my main desktop PC (which kind of serves as my hub) and I use Expandrive on my laptops (which don't have the storage space to do local syncs). After you use them to connect to your cloud storage accounts, you will then be able to mount them as a. Please post any feedback or bugs that you find.I actually use both of them. Features CloudMounter and ExpanDrive both work the same way. Also note, that if you add enough menu items, OSX will group them all under the 'Services' menu instead of in the top level. ExpanDrive mounts your SFTP accounts just like. Your contextual menu items will live in the top level of your Finder menu! Though please note that in order to SEE the menu items you MUST have at least 1 file or folder selected. Ars at WWDC: ExpanDrive, mount SFTP accounts on your desktop. You can do this by opening a Terminal, and typing `killall Finder`. If you do NOT see them there at all for some reason, please try restarting your Finder.

Firstly, it is out of my control but your contextual menu items will be added to your Finder under the 'More -> OneWay' menu. Unfortunately there are a few known issues for you. But how will I find them if I don't push it out the door already! With that said here are some helpful things to keep in mind. I found that 90% of the time when I use FTP/SFTP I am only uploading, and secondly I find that I am often uploading to the same places (host, directory). While applications like Cyberduck and Transmit are great, they really offer way more functionality than I need.

Official website Review of ExpanDrive at Macworld (November 2008). The app can proudly be called as a versatile mounting cloud. ExpanDrive is a network filesystem client for MacOS, Microsoft Windows and Linux that. You can also easily add frequently used locations to your context menu for future use! And You don't even need the application open!īasically my goal was to create the easiest possible uploading solution that is light-weight and doesn't require me to open a Terminal. With the help of ExpanDrive, you will be able to mount a great number of cloud storages. It allows you to upload any files and folders in your Finder simply by selecting them and right-clicking. To sum it up, it is a contextual FTP, SFTP uploader (upload only) that integrates into the Finder's Context Menu.

#EXPANDRIVE REVIEW FOR MAC OS X#

In my limited spare time I have been working on a small side project, it is an application for Mac OS X called OneWay.

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