Keeping files and taking them anywhere besides the office can be a pain. You would have to cart external storage devices that might be lost or broken. Luckily innovations likecloud storageare now available.Google Driveis probablyone of the bestonlinefile managersout there, nowadays. It allows you tosync and uploadfiles from your desktop andaccessthem from another device.
As with other cloud storage services such asDropboxandOneDrive, Google Drive allows you tobackup and sync all your files—media and document—from your computer’s folder, SD cards, and USB to the cloud. However, Google Drive does not only end with syncing your files from your computer to the Drive. It also lets you sync folder you have in the Drive to your computer so you canaccessthem even when you areoffline. You can even download and sync yourMy Drive folderon Google Drive so you can choose a specific folder.
Moreover, this recent update keeps aneat way to organizeyour synced files. Google Drive comes with anew Computers tabwhich organizes the folders you chose to backupaccording to the computerin which you have them synced.
But, while it’s a convenient way for you tokeep your important files safe, users must know that Google Drive isnot a restore tool.It cannot, in any way,restoreyour OS when your computer crashes.
Google Drive is amazing enough with itsexpansivebackup and sync features. But what it makes more impressive is its other features that move wellbeyondsimple onlinestorage services. It comes integrated withGoogle Docs office suite, a browser-based tool which includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, and presentation software.
With the Google Docs, users can now create progress reports, client presentations and even draft letters and memos without the need to use computer storage. The suit isfree to use, adding an edge against its direct competition, theMicrosoft Office.
But what is noteworthy about this feature is that you cansharethese files with your contacts. Once you provide them access to certain documents, you cancollaborate in near real-timewith options to adding suggestededits and comments. All changes areautomatically savedin the Drive, and you can view the revisions made using theHistory options. You can even roll back to theprevious file versionif the revisions do not suit you.
However, while this feature may be convenient, it may pose a threat when it comes to your files’ security. There areno passwordsneeded for file sharing, and there isno private encryptionoption.
Google Drive is anice tool appto use especially if you do not know how to get around cloud storage apps. The software is prettystraightforward and simple. Once installed, all you have to do is log in, choose the folders you want to sync, andlet Google do the rest. This app can back up almostanything and everything. Of course, once you started, you might eat up your15GB free space. Google Drive requires payment foradditional storage.
The new Google Drive replaces the previous Drive and Photos desktop apps. The new app download page now directshere.
