Google Drive and its Benefit

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[br] [br][br]Google Drive is a cloud storage service, and like any cloud storage service its main purpose is to expand your ability to store files beyond the limits of your hard drive. Cloud storage is sometimes confused with online backup, which achieves a very different purpose using similar infrastructure. Google Drive has recently started to expand into the online backup market by letting you tag any folder for backup.  [br][br]Google will give you 15GB of free cloud storage just for signing up. However, it’s important to realize that all of that free space is shared between Google Drive, Google Photos and Gmail.[br][br]However, there are also some things Google Drive doesn’t do so well. The biggest failings have to do with privacy.[br][br]For example, Google grants itself, through its terms and conditions, the right to scan the files you store in the cloud for marketing purposes. On top of that, Google Drive doesn’t give you any way to really secure file shares, like password protection.  If privacy is an absolute must for you, you may want to consider encrypting your files before sending them to the cloud[br][br]What Can You Store in Google Drive?[br][br] [br][br]Google Drive can store any kind of file: photos, videos, .pdfs,  Microsoft Office files — anything. You can also save email attachments sent to you through Gmail directly to Google Drive, which saves you from having to make the move manually.[br][br]There are some general file attribute limits that Google Drive enforces, however, they’re pretty generous and shouldn’t impact most use. Documents, for example, can be up to 1.02 million characters in length, and if you convert a document to Google Docs format, it needs to be 50MB or smaller in size.[br][br]One of the nice things about Google Drive is that it lets you preview files from within the browser without having to download them[br][br]Signing Up for Google Drive – How Does it Work?[br][br]You can sign up for Google Drive by creating a Google account at www.google.com and clicking create an account.[br][br]Creating a Google account not only gives you access to Drive, but Gmail, Google Play and several other Google services, too.[br][br]Once you have a Google account created, you can access your 15GB of free storage space in one of three ways: through your browser, through your desktop file system and through your mobile device.[br][br]Using Google Drive from Your Browser[br][br]Google Drive can be accessed through the major browsers by going to drive.google.com and logging in using your Google account credentials.[br][br]The user interface is fairly intuitive, with navigation tabs along the left margin for:[br][br]My Drive: access your stored files[br][br]My Computer: see what computers are synced[br][br]Shared with Me: access files shared with you[br][br]Recent: access recently used files[br][br]Google Photos: access your photo library[br][br]Starred: view files tagged for importance[br][br]Trash: access your recycle bin[br][br]Backups: access your backups[br][br]Upgrade Storage: buy more cloud storage[br][br]The “my drive” tab is the central hub of Google Drive. It contains the main repository for files you upload to the Google cloud. It works like a folder, capable of containing both files and subfolders. [br][br]These subfolders and files appear in the central pane of the browser interface if you’ve clicked on the “my drive” tab. Double-clicking on any subfolder in that central pane lets you drill down into it to access files and additional subfolders contained within.[br][br]If you know the specific name of a folder or file you’re looking for, you can also use the search bar to near the top to find it more quickly.[br][br]Navigating through My Drive works more or less like any graphical file system. You can drag-and-drop folders and files, and right-click on any object to access a menu for that object.  [br][br]There are many different kinds of programs that can be integrated easily with Google Drive, which happens to be one of Google Drive’s main selling points over rival cloud storage services. Two other critical actions you can take on objects located in My Drive include the ability “share” any folder or file, as well as the ability to create a shareable link.[br][br]Other options include the ability to move folders and files and remove them. Any folder or file you remove gets sent to the trash folder. You can access your trash view using the navigation option on the left side, where you can permanently delete content.[br][br]At the top of the central view, there’s also a drop-down menu that lets you create new folders, upload folders and files and create new files using a program integrated with your Google Drive cloud storage.[br][br]Using Google Drive on Your Mobile Device[br][br]Android users get access to the Drive app by default, but if you’ve deleted it, it can be reinstalled by visiting the Google Play Store.[br][br]You can access your Drive storage by opening the app. The interface is fairly intuitive, with a search bar near the top to find files quickly, a “quick access” view for opening recently uploaded or edited files and folder navigation for browsing your cloud contents.[br][br]There’s also a “plus” button you can tap to upload new files from your device, scan images and create new files using Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides.[br][br]Each folder and file has additional menu options, too.[br][br]These options include sharing functionality, which lets you add people to folders or generate a link for sharing. You can also move and rename files, star them for importance and add them to your phone’s home screen for easy access.[br][br]While it shares storage with Google Drive, Android users also have access to a separate app for Google Photos.[br][br]The Photos app has a search feature for finding photos fast, or you can browse photos by date and albums. The app automatically sends photos to the cloud, so you don’t have to worry about losing them should you break or misplace your phone.[br][br]To prevent photos from taking up space on your phone, Google Photos can also automatically delete images on your phone that have already been safely uploaded.[br][br]There’s even a share feature so you can quickly send photos to friends, family and colleagues.[br][br]Overall, the Google Drive app is one of the best cloud storage mobile apps available for its ease of use and power. Even if you end up going with another cloud storage provider for day-to-day activity, its at the very least a great way to manage photos and files created on your phone. [br][br]However, by understanding its strengths and how to use Google Drive, there’s no reason not to keep it in your toolbox of cloud software solutions.[br][br]{:16_24:}{:16_24:}{:16_24:}{:16_24:}{:16_24:}{:16_24:}{:16_24:}

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