(Optional) two-way file and folder synchronization-automatically download files to local folders and vice versa. Syncing external storage devices (thumb drives, USB hard drives, and SSDs) to Google Drive. 
Uploading and syncing photos to Google cloud storage-including automatic compression and resizing, for those choosing "Storage saver" rather than original image quality. Featuresįrankly, there doesn't appear to be much new in the upgraded app-the update looks like more of a clean-up and unification effort than anything else. The new Drive app builds in features from Google Photos, Backup and Sync (the old, primarily consumer app), and Drive File Stream (the old, business-targeted version). Hit Enter.įor more on Google Drive, check out our complete guide of tips and tricks for learning how to get started, how to use Google Drive keyboard shortcuts, and to see how to use Google Drive on Android.Google has released a new Google Drive desktop app that replaces old versions for both home and business. Hit Enter, then type ln -s ~/Documents /Documents. Mac: Open Terminal (search for it in Spotlight) and type cd Users/yourusername/Google\Drive. Next time you save a document in a program like Microsoft Word, Google Drive will be selected as the default save location. Then highlight Google Drive in the list above, and select "Set save location." Apply changes, and you're set. Select "Include a folder." and locate your Google Drive folder. Windows: Right-click your Documents folder and select Properties. 
After doing so, Windows will automatically choose Google Drive as the default save location when creating new documents. People who count on Google Drive to back up and sync their documents can create a more seamless experience by changing the default Documents folder to Google Drive. Although the Google Drive desktop folder attempts to streamline access to your cloud storage space, it's easy to forget to save files there when it's not your default Documents folder.
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