Access Your Entire File System Remotely With Here, File File
April 4, 2010
Being able to access your files remotely can be a lifesaver. There are tons of solutions for that with cloud storage services like Box.net or Mobile Me and their respective apps. The thing is, and you probably experienced that as well; when you're missing a file, it's most likely one that you did not have the presence of mind to put online.
The Here, File File! app, which we announced a little while ago, is here to solve that by simply letting you access your entire file system remotely in a fast and convenient way.
Let me tell you up front that it's however not for everyone. First of all, for Here, File File to function; you'll be required to install and be constantly running a little Mac-only program. This means that if your computer is off, not online or not a mac; well, you're out of luck.
If that doesn't stop you then it's most certainly a killer app. The installation process is very straightforward and the app is well designed and simple to use. I mean, I didn't experience any network issues despite of my very custom Internet setup and that's extremely unusual. Once connected, browsing through your files or searching for them via Spotlight is smooth and you can then easily share them via email or using a direct link.
It's not cheap, as the convenience will cost you $9.99, but that didn't prevent this app from getting popular enough to be featured in Apple's latest iPhone ad.
Here, file file is available on the App Store now, for $9.99.