Min.us then gives the file dragger a link that can be shared with a group of people.

FORBES: Min.us Makes File Sharing A Snap

From the Dropbox desktop, web, and mobile applications, the "Get link" button generates a unique link to a file or folder.

ENGADGET: Dropbox simplifies sharing with file viewer and folder links

"Spear-phishing" typically works by sending fake e-mails that look like legitimate correspondence, but which link to a malicious website or file attachment.

BBC: The White House as seen on 17 March 2010

Intrepid computer science-ers can hit up the read link to find the appropriate .jar file or just follow along with all the fun in the forum discussion.

ENGADGET: Palm's webOS root image leaks out, code enthusiasts reschedule their normal nightly plans

For Dropbox users, opening a link will provide the option to instantly save the file to their Dropbox.

ENGADGET: Dropbox simplifies sharing with file viewer and folder links

The SafeCell App is unique in that file sizes are so small, even a narrow band satellite link can accommodate the basic texting needs of every passenger.

ENGADGET: Bluetooth Access Point brings text messaging, voice messaging, email to the friendly skies

So you can have a standard text post with a photo and a headline, but you can also have just a photo, or just a quote, or just a link, or a video, or an audio file.

FORBES: With All Content Moving Mobile, Karen McGrane Writes, The API's The Thing

For instance, that link in an e-mail from a trusted friend could really disguise a malicious file or "bot" intended to steal your passwords, log all your keystrokes or ultimately put your bank accounts, personal details and other private information in the hands of cyber criminals or foreign governments.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS