Once signed into your Google account, pick the folders that you want to back up, such as Desktop, Documents, and Photos. It provides the same functionality as Drive for Mac/PC did, but also backs up any folder on your computer which you choose to.
Backup and Sync backs up files and photos safely in Google Drive and Google Photos. The next time you connect, those changes will be synced to Google Drive on the web, and your work will be saved there.īackup and Sync is the consumer successor to the Google Photos desktop uploader and Drive sync app, and is intended for your personal account. You can also choose to keep certain files or folders offline for editing while you are not connected to the internet. Drive File Stream allows you to stream files, similar to how you stream movies on demand. This means you'll use almost none of your hard drive space and spend less time waiting for files to sync.
Drive File Stream is a desktop application designed for organizations, that allows you to quickly access all of your Google Drive files on demand, directly from your computer.
