

Those files remain stored in the cloud, so I can still access them at any time. Selective sync allows me to remove specific Dropbox folders from my local hard drive to save space. Everyone needs access to the most recent version of a project, but syncing 60–80 GB audio files can slow down a device and take up space. One of my favourite Dropbox features is selective sync. I needed a more reliable tool that allowed me to move faster. Many of my projects are time sensitive, and I couldn’t afford to lose anything – files or time. As much as they were convenient, they were also prone to failure or slow performance. When I ran out of space on my computer, I began using external drives. As you might imagine, this work generates sizable audio files.

We produce a variety of online content, including podcasts, audiobooks and even online training. One of my hats is as an audio producer for VoiceBubble, a voiceover and voice talent business in the UK. The challenges of an audio producer tied to physical storage
