28th November 2019

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Is Google Drive going to be discontinued?

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Q. Is it true that Google Drive is being discontinued? For desktop users who backed up files to cloud servers with the Google Drive app, the company has two newer programs to do the job instead. The Backup and Sync app for Windows and Mac, introduced in July, is Google's software for users of its free services.

How do I close my Google Drive?

Click the Google Drive icon in your computer's toolbar .
From the drop-down menu, select Preferences.
When the Google Drive Preferences window opens, choose Disconnect account.
After you've confirmed disconnecting your account, open the Applications folder and move the Google Drive icon to your trash.

How do I stop Google Drive from syncing?

4. Disable Google Drive offline

In Chrome browser, go to drive.google.com.
Click the Settings icon in the top right corner of your browser.
Choose Settings.
Click the box next to "Sync Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drawings files to this computer so that you can edit offline."

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How much space is available on Google Drive?

Google today significantly dropped the prices for its Google Drive online storage service. The first 15GB of storage remain free, but 100GB now costs just $1.99 per month instead of $4.99. Even more impressively, though, you can now get a terabyte of online storage for $9.99 a month, down from $49.99.

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What is G Suite for?

G Suite (formerly Google Apps) for Work is a suite of web applications created by Google for businesses. Your G Suite account will give you access to Gmail on your preferred domain and 30GB of Google Drive storage per user.

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What is the team drive in Google?

Google Team Drives are shared spaces where teams can easily store, search, and access their files anywhere, from any device. Unlike files in My Drive, files in Team Drive belong to the team instead of an individual.

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What is a G Suite account?

G Suite (formally known as Google Apps ) is a collection of applications most commonly known for email. If you've ever had a standard Gmail account, then you'll feel right at home with G Suite. G Suite is a service provided by Google and is much more than just an email account in that you get: Shared Calendars.

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How do I backup my photos to Google?

Turn back up & sync on or off

On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app .
Sign in to your Google Account.
At the top, tap Menu .
Select Settings Back up & sync.
Tap "Back up & sync" on or off.

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What is back up and sync?

Both have already been replaced by a single app called Google Backup and Sync, which handles both photos and data at once. Backup and Sync lets you, well, backup and sync photos and files from PC folders, USB keys and SD cards to the cloud, so they're available anywhere.

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What is the Google driving app?

The latest version of Google Maps for Android has a new feature called "driving mode" that makes the app a cinch to use for everyday commute and regular errands. According to Android Police, the mode gathers info from your location and web search history to guess your destination (*see update below the fold).

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What is drive file stream?

Launched to early adopters in March, Drive File Stream is a new desktop application that allows you to quickly access all of your Google Drive files on demand, directly from your computer, meaning you use almost none of your hard drive space and spend less time waiting for files to sync.

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How do you copy a folder in Google Drive?

If you are in the Google Drive web interface

Create a new folder and name it what you want.
Go into the Pre-existing folder, select all the files, right click and hit copy.
Select all the copies, right click and hit move to. Select the New Folder.

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How do I stop Google Drive from syncing?

4. Disable Google Drive offline

In Chrome browser, go to drive.google.com.
Click the Settings icon in the top right corner of your browser.
Choose Settings.
Click the box next to "Sync Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drawings files to this computer so that you can edit offline."

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How do you turn on offline sync on Google Docs?

If you use Google Apps for Work or Google Apps for Education, you must enable offline access:

Go to docs.google.com (or sheets.google.com or slides.google.com).
Click on the menu icon at left.
Select Settings.
Look for "Offline Sync" and click "Turn on."

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Is Google Drive ending?

Google will end support on December 11th. The aging Google Drive app for desktop is officially deprecated as of today, Google announced in a blog post. It offers essentially the same functionality as Drive and works much the same way.

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How do I get Google Docs on my desktop?

Instead of opening Google Docs directly in your browser, you can click on a shortcut on your taskbar or desktop and open the app that way. To do this, open Google Chrome and go to docs.google.com. If you want to create a shortcut to a specific document, open that file.

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Is Google Drive?

Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service developed by Google. Launched on April 24, 2012, Google Drive allows users to store files on their servers, synchronize files across devices, and share files. Files uploaded can be up to 5 terabytes in size.

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Do I really need Google Drive?

Mostly, it'll be useful for people who already use Google's services, like GMail and Google Docs. The key drawback is that it's not designed around photos, but rather collaborative documents, so it's really more about work than your personal life. But, hey, if you need storage, it'll do, and 5GB are free.

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Is my Google Drive private?

When you upload files to Google Drive, they are stored in secure data centers. If your computer, phone, or tablet is lost or broken, you can still access your files from other devices. Your files are private unless you share them.

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What does Google Drive cost?

Google is cutting the monthly cost of extra storage for Google Drive today. Users always receive 15GB for free, but they can now jump up to 100GB for $1.99, down from the previous price of $4.99. Perhaps the most appealing option is the 1TB tier, which has fallen from $49.99 each month all the way down to $9.99.

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Is Google Drive free storage?

Time to clear out Google Drive. Google gives you 15GB of free space in Google Drive, which seems like a pretty good deal compared to Dropbox's 2GB and Box's 10GB. But there's a catch -- that 15GB limit includes not only your Google Drive, but also your Gmail account (messages and attachments) and Google Photos.

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How do I close my Google Drive?

Click the Google Drive icon in your computer's toolbar .
From the drop-down menu, select Preferences.
When the Google Drive Preferences window opens, choose Disconnect account.
After you've confirmed disconnecting your account, open the Applications folder and move the Google Drive icon to your trash.

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