Just a couple days ago, Google released a cloud service called Google Drive. In many ways it is very similar to the all too popular iCloud designed by Apple inc. and works like DropBox which is a service that allows you to keep everything in sync between multiple computers and mobile devices. Google Drive is simply another cloud service dedicated to keeping everything in sync between your devices that you use every day.
What does this mean for Google Docs? Google Drive is simply taking over Google Docs. It works the same way as Google Docs, but it now has the features you will find in most any cloud service. Google Drive come’s with 5GB of free storage to use to store anything from a picture to your next presentation. You can additionally purchase extra storage to fill your needs. It works by simply keeping everything in sync. Once you upload a picture or file, you can be sure that it is already on every other device you have linked to your G-Drive.
In order to use Google Drive you must download a small program that adds a folder to your desktop or where ever you would like to store the folder. Once you drag and drop a file into the folder, it automatically updates all of the other G-Drive folders you have installed on other computers. Optionally you can install the mobile app available for IOS and Android so you can view your files on the go and make changes to them if needed.
If you already have a Google account, simply sign into your Google account and go to your Google Docs. If you have not already accepted, you should get an invite asking you to try out Google Drive. It takes seconds to setup and will make your life much easier.
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