Dropbox

     Ever forgotten to print out an assignment the day it's due? Ever meant to print it on campus but forgot your flash drive or to email the file to yourself? Ever had your computer completely crash and be unable to access that research paper on the hard drive?
    Just like the dog eating your homework, these are not valid excuses as to why you cannot turn in your assignment. Technical problems are part of every day life, and if you fall victim to them, there's nothing any of your teachers can do about it.
     However, there's a way to plan for these eventualities, with a file-syncing service. I give you Dropbox. Dropbox automatically synchronizes files online so you always have an up-to-date copy accessible at any time. It can be accessed anywhere there's an internet connection, and you don't have to be super tech savvy to use it.
     Go to their website here to find out more information about dropbox. New users start with 2 gb of storage space, but if you use this link you will receive an extra 250 mb of space. It doesn't end there. Check out this article at Lifehacker for many other ways to gain free space at Dropbox.
     Dropbox isn't the only file-syncing service, but it is probably the easiest and friendliest to use. You are free to use whatever service you like, or none at all, but when one of the above situations happens to you, you must live with the consequences.