The browser-based option.
WHEN IT IS BETTER THAN FTP
A single edit Checking what is there Extracting an archive Changing permissions on a few files When you do not have an FTP client available
WHEN FTP IS BETTER
Many files Large transfers Repeated work
WHAT IT CAN DO
Upload and download Create, rename, move and delete Edit files directly Extract and compress archives Change permissions View hidden files
THE FIRST THING TO CHANGE
Settings, then show hidden files.
Leave it enabled.
THE EDITOR
Useful for small changes. It has a code editor with syntax highlighting.
BEFORE EDITING ANYTHING
Copy the file first. Right-click, copy, then edit the original.
Restoring from a copy takes seconds.
WHAT TO BE CAREFUL WITH
Delete. There is no undo beyond the trash, and that may be disabled.
