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There’s the option to “Stream files” where all data is stored in the cloud, and your computer serves as a simple client, but with the ability to make files and folders available for offline access. Currently, you have to essentially sign out every time you want to switch, but this new app allows backup to work simultaneously. On the last point, you’ll be able to “connect and access files from four Google accounts at the same time” with a manager in the top-right corner.

Use more than one account, without having to switch: Connect and access files from four Google accounts at the same time.

Access Google Drive from your computer: Stream or mirror files and folders from Google Drive to your computer.

Safely store all your files: Choose folders on your computer to sync with Google Drive, back up to Google Photos, or both.

At launch, Google runs down the main highlights: These features are beginning to roll out with version 49 of Google Drive for desktop. Meanwhile, regular users will be able to sync individual files in My Drive for offline use, a dark mode, and see some Microsoft Office and Outlook integrations. Other consumer features coming include syncing local folders (Documents, Desktop, etc.) to Google Drive, and multi-account access. Other consumer features include Apple Photos library upload and connected USB storage support. Personal accounts and enterprise customers would be using the same Drive for desktop client with Google Photos backup added. The company followed that announcement by revealing how the consumer-focused Backup and Sync app is going away in 2021 for a unified approach. Drive File Stream for enterprise users was renamed to “Google Drive for desktop” in January. Original 7/2: Google has long had two desktop clients for backing up your data to its cloud. Starting in October, the old application will stop working. On August 18, these users will get an in-product prompt to transition. Meanwhile, enterprise customers next week will get a guided transition flow from Backup and Sync.

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One underlying speed improvement sees Drive for desktop directly appear in Google Photos rather than first upload to Google Drive and making a copy in Google Photos.Įxisting Backup and Sync users will be prompted to transition to Drive for desktop in the “coming weeks.” You have to upgrade by September 2021 or not files will stop uploading to Google’s cloud. Lastly, it will be better at syncing edited photos and support external storage (flash drives, SSDs, etc.) backup. This encompasses better support for the Photo Library on Apple computers, including media that is synced with iCloud.

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In offering one application for consumer and business users, the company added some frequently requested features, like improved compatibility for recent Mac and Windows versions.

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Update 7/12: With the rollout already under way for some users, Google today officially detailed the new Drive for desktop app on Mac and Windows.

The new “Google Drive for desktop” that replaces “Backup and Sync” by adding automatic Google Photos upload is now appearing for some users.

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1) How do you add a Google Drive subfolder to you Mac Finders “Favourites” sidebar with the app?ġ) Download the Google Drive desktop app.Ģ) Follow the installation guide and sign in to your Google account.ģ) Google Drive will automatically be added to your Favourites sidebar, click on it and navigate to the folder you want to add to the sidebar.Ĥ) Click and hold the folder you want to add to the sidebar whilst pressing the CMD key and drag it into the favourites sidebar.At the start of this year, Google announced that it was revamping its desktop client strategy for Drive. I’m going to split this blog up into 2 sections, the first will focus on installing the Google Drive desktop app and adding a folder from the directory from your desktop, and the second will focus on adding a web shortcut to your desired Drive folder to your Favourites sidebar. We could make use of external hard drives or upgrade our PC’s with greater storage capacities…but we’re tight and lazy, so Google Drive it is! As we’re a web design agency (and I’m guessing a lot of you are too), we have an extensive collection of design assets (pictures, movies, artwork, etc…) that take up a colossal amount of storage space. Outside of the shameful sources of content, this is actually quite a useful tool to utilise.