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Google drive login. Google Drive is a cloud storage service

Hello, dear readers of the blog site! I am opening a series of publications devoted to cloud storage, which allows you to store files on disk space and work with your documents not only from your home computer, but also from any suitable electronic device (for example, a tablet). This is very convenient when you are away from home and do not have access to your main computer.

I'll probably start with the cloud. Google Drive, which is one of the many products of the almighty Google. Of course, the Google service has quite worthy and real competitors in the form of the same Yandex Disk, Dropbox, Skydrive, which we will certainly talk about in more detail.

Perhaps a comparison of their capabilities will help guide your choice in favor of one of these cloud storage services according to your preferences. As you know, there is no ideal in the world; each of them has both pros and cons. This is no exception.

Logging into Google Drive and reviewing the service's capabilities

First, let's see how you can switch to your Google Drive account. Login is easy and simple by going to the page drive.google.com. True, first you must log into your . You can also go to Google Drive by clicking on the corresponding icon in the upper right corner after logging into your account:

To determine the opportunities that cloud storage from Google provides us, we find in the lower left corner home page drive.google.com "Settings" link. If you move the cursor over it, a tooltip will appear with brief data on the total use of free space at the moment:

If you click on this link, then you will be redirected to a page where more detailed information on this issue and you can choose tariff plans:

The total disk space that is provided in Google Drive with the free plan is quite respectable, and equals 15 GB. But we must keep in mind that the proposed space is divided for files that will be stored on three services: Google Drive and Google Photos.

However, judging by the information located just below, the restriction does not apply to all files. For example, tables, documents and presentations do not take up disk space. The same applies to photos located in Google+ Photos. Space is limited only for images larger than 2048x2048 pixels.

If you need more storage space for your folders, emails, photographs and free plan is not enough, then you have several paid tariff plans at your service from which you can choose the appropriate one. You can find out more about the rules for storing files on Google Drive on this support page. A short video will complement the information:

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Working in the online version of Google Drive

Now let's see what actions you can perform in your Google Drive account using work functions. On the left side after logging into your account there is a menu that offers various useful promotions directly online. For example, by clicking on the red button with an upward arrow, we download files or even entire folders from the computer.

By clicking on the nearby red “Create” button, select from the drop-down list the type of future object you need (folder, document, presentation, table, form, drawing):

Please note that if necessary, it is possible to connect an additional application, I will say more about this below. So, select the desired item from the menu and begin creating your creation. For example, in Drive Google it’s easy to create a table in the style of Excel, albeit not as sophisticated as in the original program:

Once you have created the documents and uploaded necessary files, the account will look like this:

The “All Items” tab will provide files included in the “My Drive” folder and others, including those that are shared. You can also use the menu to filter them and select those that are only available to you, marked as important, recently created, and placed in the trash. By going to the trash, you can empty it, finally deleting unnecessary files.

To mark a document as important, simply click on the star icon next to it. If you tick any of the elements (to select all the elements, you need to check the Heading option), then a panel with options will appear at the top that allow you to perform certain actions with the selected file or document.

When you click on the picture depicting a man with a plus sign, settings for sharing access to this object are made:

If you check the second option, then those to whom you provide it will follow the above link to the file with the document. Here you can define the actions that will be allowed. In this case, select the required settings from the menu (editing, commenting, reading). Then everyone who received the link will have access to the file, but they will first have to log in to Google.

If you would like to post it in open form some file for downloading or review ( share from English share - share, share), then put a mark next to the option "to everyone on the Internet". Then all users, without exception, will have the opportunity to get to it, and authorization in this case is not needed.

In addition to the above, it is possible to invite specific people as editors by entering their names or email addresses. If you click on the bottom “Change” link, you can determine whether they have the right to change access settings:

In the same menu that appears after checking the box, you can move the marked file to another folder, delete it by throwing it in the trash, and also view its contents. We move to the right side of the Google Drive window interface, where there is another panel with settings:

If any object is marked, an icon with the Latin letter “i” appears, by clicking on which you get complete information about this file or document, including its description, location (in which folder it is located), access rights, and also editing history by time and date.

The next two buttons allow you to determine how files are displayed in your Google Drive account (as a list or table) similar to how it is done in Windows interface. Finally, if you call the drop-down menu from the depths of the button with the image of a gear, you can customize the document interface by selecting the appropriate item, configure loading and shortcut keys.

Separately, I would like to dwell on the management of applications, which I mentioned at the beginning of this section. By clicking on the corresponding line, you will get a list of applications installed by default (the same list, if you remember, can be found in the left menu):

For each application there is a button that allows you to view its settings. But it happens that additional features need to be added to existing functionality. In this case, click on the “Connect other applications” link, then select from the list provided:

If you know the name of the application, you can try to find it using search. You type the desired combination of letters into the search bar, press the “Enter” button on the keyboard and feel a surge of satisfaction that the desired program has been found. For example, I use it extensively when working with a website, so I decided to use it in Google Drive.

To connect the application to Google Drive, click the button of the same name and, voila, the procedure is completed, which you will immediately be aware of:

Please note that by default there will be a check mark that will enable the option to set Pixlr as the default application for files that are opened with it. In principle, this checkbox can be left unchecked. Simply, if any image was created using this program, it is quite logical to assume that its editing will be done in it.

How to install Google Drive on your computer

As you probably noticed, the online version is quite self-sufficient and provides a fairly wide range of possible actions. However, in order to make the most of the functionality and view the contents of folders created in Drive on your computer, which will be synchronized with Google Drive, it does not hurt to install the program. To do this, click on the corresponding icon at the very bottom of the left menu:

Immediately after this, a beautiful picture will appear with the “Install on PC” button. Click on it and download the installation file to your computer. The installation will proceed quickly, after which you will receive a message informing you that it is complete. Then you need to move on to further steps. First of all, find the “Google Drive” folder from the list of programs. Say, for the Windows7 operating system this list is located in the Start menu:

As you can see, the folder includes 4 elements (Docs, Drive, Sheets and Slides). Click on the “Drive” line and log in to the corresponding Google account by entering your username and password:

I've been using 2 step verification when logging into my account for a long time now, if you do this too effective remedy security, you will have to enter the security code received via SMS:

Personally, I try not to place third-party software folders on drive C, where I have operating system files. Therefore, I used the “Advanced settings” option and selected drive D:

Now click on the “Synchronize” button to complete the process. As a result, the Google Drive folder will open, where all the folders and files you created in online service and uploaded there:

Needless to say, once the synchronization is complete, any changes to files or folders you make on your computer will be reflected in your cloud storage account. For example, you can edit access settings in the same way as in account Google Drive clouds. To do this, you just need to click on the selected file and click “Open access” from the context menu:

As a result, you either deny access to this file or folder to outsiders, or, conversely, share it for downloading or reading. In general, I have already described in detail the process of setting up access above in the text. When working with objects on a computer, it is completely identical. After installing the application and completing synchronization, the Google Drive logo will immediately appear in the notification panel (tray):

To open the context menu, simply click on the logo once with the left mouse button. In this case, you can choose the action you need, including editing settings and opening the Google Drive folder.

In conclusion, I note that the program provides for some system requirements: this application available for operating rooms Windows systems and Mac OS, for iPhone and iPad (iOS 5.0 and later), as well as Android devices. Help videos (with captions in Russian).

Google Drive, you can log in to it either using a computer or using a phone and tablet, which allows you to use files at any convenient time and anywhere. In order to use the storage, you must register your personal Google account.

From computer

Many users who have recently started using cloud storage from Google are interested in how to log into Google Drive. This requires:

Go to the cloud storage page at drive.google.com.
If you have already logged in, a page with your files will immediately open. If not, then you need to select an account and click on the “Login” button, or enter your username and password, and then click “Login”.

Important! If you are using cloud storage from someone else’s computer, you should log out of your account after completing all work. Otherwise, the confidentiality of your data will be at risk.

From phone

If you urgently need to use files from cloud storage, and only have at hand mobile phone, then you can log into Google Drive using official application for Android or iOS. To do this you will need:

Go to the store.
Find the application and install it on your smartphone.
Wait for the installation to complete and log in using your username and password.

Important! In order to use this application, you will need a smartphone with Android no lower than 4.0 or iOS no lower than 7.0. For Windows phones, you can only install the unofficial application.

Password recovery

If problems arise when logging into the cloud storage, for example, the password was forgotten or lost, then you need to do the following.

They are direct competitors to Google Drive. In this article, it will be difficult to resist making comparisons between these cloud storage services. Go. Google Drive was introduced on April 24, 2012 and has now replaced Google Docs. What this service is, how to work with it + comparison with competitors, read all this in the article below. I also recommend watching the video in conclusion and then you will 100% use Google Drive)

Google Drive provides free up to 15 GB free space to store any of your data. If this is not enough for you, you can expand the space for a small fee. An increase to 25 GB will cost $2.5 per month, up to 100 GB - $5 per month, and up to 1 TB - $50 per month. It’s hard for me to imagine who might not have enough 100 GB on the Internet, and 1 TB is already quite enough. Perhaps for storing family photos and videos, which have long exceeded 100 GB.

Key features of Google Drive are presented in the figure below

Regarding control over files. Here the functionality was borrowed from the Dropbox service. For me personally, this function is the most important. Quite often you have to give access to a file. How can you do this if only people registered in this service can gain access? (example - ). It is much more convenient to be able to give access to anyone, even an unregistered user. There is another advantage here. Even if the user has an account in this service, he does not have to log in. This is important if the user is not at his computer, but for example in an Internet cafe. So this is a big +. We'll figure out how this is done a little later.

Files of any formats. According to the developers, you can open more than 30 types of files directly from the browser. Here is an excerpt from the background information about Google Drive. As you can see, up to 30 file types is still a long way off, but 16 types is already excellent.

Very interesting support(.ZIP and .RAR) which will need to be checked in the second paragraph of this article. In addition, support for viewing is stated Adobe documents Photoshop (.PSD) and other interesting formats even if you do not have the appropriate programs installed. In this, Google.Disk outperforms its competitors for what is also a huge +. The only minor drawback is the inability to open documents in the .DJVU format. Let's hope this is temporary.

Regarding the restoration. Within 30 days from the date of editing the files, it will be available. That is, you can undo a change to a document made 29 days ago. The Dropbox service has a similar function, but there you can restore any file within 30 days after it was deleted. Not sure about the count. This function will also need to be checked a little later.

In addition to the functions presented above, Google Drive has additional interesting features. Thanks to the integration or combination of Google Drive and Google Docs, you can create documents and collaborate with other users in real time. For example, create a document like Microsoft Word Give other users access to it and work together. There is one limitation here. Operation is only possible when connected to the Internet. This feature is not available in offline mode. Let's hope that over time google drive will master this thing too.

Google Drive has a built-in advanced search function that allows you to search even scanned documents. That is, if you have ever uploaded a photo of a book or other printed information, you can search by text information in an image. There is a similar function in Evernote program, but haven’t used it yet. Everything has always been like this.

It is also necessary to clarify that you can view files up to 25 MB in size.

Installing and working with Google Drive

To use the Google Drive service, you must first create an account in Google+. If you have one, then immediately follow the link

and click the huge “Try” button

You can also start using Google Drive from your Google+ account by going to the Drive tab

A page will open in a new tab where you need to click “”

Another tab will open in which you will see a pop-up window. It is recommended to check the optional checkbox to help improve google drive. Check the box and click “Accept terms and install”

You need to wait a little while the installer completes the process. At the end you will be thanked for your installation. Close this window

After installation, a window with a proposal will appear Login or log in Google program Disk. Click Login

In the next window, enter your email address and password to log into Google Drive. In order to avoid entering your data ten times, check the “Remain logged in” checkbox. Click on the “Login” button

If you have double authorization enabled, you must also enter the code sent to your mobile phone. Dual authorization greatly improves the security of your account, so it is recommended to enable it. To do this, you need to delve into the settings. If there are any difficulties, write in the comments. I'll make a separate article

In the next window, select “Advanced settings” to specify the folder from which synchronization with Google Drive on the Internet will take place

By default, the Google Drive folder is located on the system drive. We don't need this. Therefore, go to drive D or E and create a new folder. for example Google Drive. In the window below, click on the “Change...” button and indicate the created folder. Then click the “Synchronize” button

After synchronization is complete, your Google Drive folder will open.

Now you can fully use this service. The Google Drive icon appears in the notification area

To call the context menu on this icon, you need to right-click on it. Using this menu, you can pause synchronization, open the Google Drive folder on your computer, open Google Drive on the web, expand storage space, go to settings, close Google Drive and other functions

Copy your files to the Google Drive folder and they will be available to you anywhere there is Internet access.

For creating a document in Google Drive or any other object, you must click on the “Create” button on the left. Select the required file type from the drop-down menu. Let's choose Document for example

A New Document will open in a new tab, which you can name as you need and type the text. There are many text formatting options available. This is practically a full-fledged Microsoft Word. The document itself is saved. You don’t need to do anything additional, just close the tab and that’s it

If you need to download a document in a specific format, for example, for offline editing, then this can be done through the “File> Save As” menu and select the desired format

In a few minutes, the file will be saved on your computer in the selected format.

Setting up access to a file or folder in Google Drive

To set up sharing, click on the blue Access Settings button at the top right. A window will open where you can configure access levels. Let's say you need to give access to someone who is not registered in Google network+ person. For example, give parents access to photos. Click on the inscription “Change...”

Select "Publicly available on the Internet". In the Access line you can set the rights to the file. You can give permission to edit the document, leave comments, or simply read-only access. Then click the “Save” button

Then click on the “Done” button.

Edit a document in real time in Google Drive

The user who receives a link to your created file will be able to edit it. You will be able to observe this. Moreover, you can send him a message. To do this, click on the field below the Access Settings button

A field will open on the right at the bottom where you can write and send a message. You can see all correspondence just above the message entry field

If you click again below the Access Settings button, you can close the chat window.

We've sorted out the documents. Let's consider . We save the archive to the Google Drive folder and view it through the web interface

We sorted out the archives in the video queue. Everything is visible, but not immediately. when uploading to google drive, the video is most likely downloaded and processed by the service Youtube, since the control panel is the same. In a few minutes the video will be available for viewing via the web interface

Watching the video is quite comfortable.

Files are uploaded when Google Drive is installed. simple copying files and folders to the Google directory. Files are automatically uploaded to the service. You can download files through the web interface by clicking on the download icon to the right of the “Create” button. This will open a drop-down menu consisting of two items: Files... and Folder.... Choose what you want to download. For example, we need to download an entire folder

The Browse window opens in which you select a folder and click OK. A pop-up window appears at the bottom right showing the download process.

Once completed, the folder will appear in your Google Drive.

Delete files from Google Drive

When you delete files from the Google Drive folder, these files are moved to the trash on your computer and to the trash in the service’s web interface. You can delete files from your computer's Recycle Bin immediately. They can be easily restored from the recycle bin in the web interface. To do this, go to the web interface. On the left, expand the “More” menu and select “Cart”. You will have all your deleted documents. Select the one you need (by clicking on the upper left corner) and click the “Restore” button that appears. This way you can recover deleted documents in Google Drive

If you deleted files from the recycle bin of the web interface, the file cannot be restored. However, you can try to restore it to your computer using . If you haven't written anything to the drive where the Google Drive folder is located, then the chances are high. If an active recording was made, then the probability is quite low. But! It's worth a try.

Conclusion

In this article, we looked at the Google Drive storage service. We made a small comparison with the equally popular services Dropbox and . Summarize.

Pros of Google Drive:

Support for 16 file types (if we take into account that one file type includes several extensions, then in total there will be about 30 different extensions)
Ability to create and collaborate on documents
Ability to give access to a document to a user who does not have a Google+ account

Negative points of the Google Drive service:

Impossibility from the trash (I really like the Dropbox service)

For me the leader among services Google Drive, and Dropbox, is the latter. Up to 18 GB free + option to restore deleted file within 30 days they leave competitors far behind.

Video where I will show the main features and functions of the Google Drive service

Update from 06/15/2013

Friends, I have great news.

Google Drive now offers up to 15 GB for free

Here is the second confirmation)

In this article, the tutorial Your-Smartphone will tell you how to use cloud storage Google Drive and what are the advantages of this cloud service.

1. How to install Google Drive:

For computer (PC)

First, you need to go to the official Google Drive website. There, enter your Google email username and password. If you still don’t have it, you need to register - this article will help you with this:.
Install Google Drive by clicking the “Download Google Drive for PC” button.
Enter your username and password again, after which a Google Drive folder will be created on your computer.
Transfer all the necessary files and documents into it.

For Android device

2. How to use Google cloud storage?

1. Flash drive 15 GB.

Initially free after registration 15 GB for storing files. Now you don’t need to buy a drive to transfer data; you just need to go to drive.google.com from any device (not necessarily your own) through a browser, enter your account information and you will immediately get access to all the files that are in your Google Drive. Moreover, they can be downloaded or edited directly on the Internet by clicking on the required document or folder.

You can also add any file or folder from your device to your Google cloud storage. If 15 GB is not enough for you, you can buy yourself more space: 100 GB or more for the price from $4.99 .

2. Automatic synchronization

When you change files and folders on one of your devices, they will be available in the latest version on all the others. To do this, you only need to connect your devices to the Internet.

3. Transferring files and folders

Now you don’t need to think about how to transfer a large file or folder, since not all mail programs they deal with it. You just need to select the required element, select the “Sharing” option, enter a name (for SMS), or an email or group address in the field, and the users you specified will be sent a link where they can view, download, or edit ( depending on what rights you specify for them in the access menu) sent material.

4. Real time operation

Moreover, if you work on documents, spreadsheets and presentations with other users, you don't have to copy and forward them every time. You can create and edit documents in real time, as if your colleagues were at the same table with you.

So, we looked at Google Drive cloud storage, how to download Google Drive and its capabilities.

If you have questions about setting up or using the Google Drive service, write in the comments below.

Cloud storage called Google Drive, also known as Google Drive in bourgeois, also formerly known as Google Docs, is located at drive.google.com and provides fifteen gigabytes for free. Since the most effective and visual method of cognition is comparison with analogues, it is applicable. And at the same time, we will explain everything scrupulously to inexperienced, novice computer users.

How to start

It all starts with mail. I mean, from registering with Gmail. This is the starting point for using any Google services; you can’t do without it.

Then we go to a service called Disk. You can either find it in the list of products, if you don’t see it in the bar at the top, or type the address indicated in the preamble.

Since it is extremely inconvenient to dump fifteen gigabytes into one pile, we create folders. For this purpose, on the left there is a red button with an obvious name that expands the list. In which we select “Folder”. All that remains is to enter its name and enter it.

Next to “Create” there is another button, also red, but slightly smaller. It shows an up arrow. This means uploading something to the cloud storage in question. Don't believe me? Hover your pointer over it and the “Download” prompt will pop up.

Click, select files, and wait for the process of uploading your data to the cloud to complete.

Unlike the situation observed in Ubuntu One, the download window does not disappear by itself when finished; you need to close it manually. But the scripts do not run amok when adding files to the list, do not warm up the computer and do not force the browser to slow down.

On Yandex.Disk, the fan at such a moment can roar like a wounded bear. But there, despite the service’s existence for quite a long time, everything is still so crooked, not optimized, buggy and faulty that there is nothing to be surprised about.

In the Dropbox web interface, only the so-called basic uploader actually works, which allows you to upload one file at a time. However, there are only two free gigabytes.

Download

Method one, for several files: check the boxes next to the desired objects - expand the list under the “More” button on the panel at the top (it appears after checking the boxes) - agree to download as a zip archive - wait for archiving to complete - finally download.

Method two, the easiest for any file: right click on it - “Download”.

Method three, if you clicked on something by accident: look at the darkened screen with a very meaningful message, they say, preview is impossible, there is nothing to open such a file, don’t blame me - find the button with the down arrow at the bottom right (this is how downloading is indicated) - Click on it to get the desired result.

Method four, for one document: click, wait for the document to open in the online application - “File - Download”.

SkyDrive's interface is clearer, more convenient, and has the highest level of intuitiveness. You can immediately see where you should click what, so as not to open the document in an online editor, but to download it immediately.

Well, Ubuntu One is just a storage facility, where the download is started by simply clicking on the file. But you won’t be able to pick up several pieces through the web interface in one fell swoop. For the reason that you cannot select several pieces. Although the service is developing, we will see further.

Let's go back to our Google Drive. What's really missing is the "Download" button next to "View" (with the stylized eye).

Documentation

In fact, documents can also be opened in Microsoft SkyDrive. Moreover, the ODF format (*.odt) is supported there, which for some reason has not yet been implemented in Google Drive, despite Google’s favor towards Linux.

When it comes to Google Drive, it's best to create documents from scratch rather than uploading ones made locally. It doesn't matter if the formatting gets lost. The problem is that tabs are thrown out at the beginning of each paragraph. Both in downloaded files created in LibreOffice Writer, and in text copied from LibreOffice.

In what format to download the results to disk, this also raises questions. It seems that it turns out completely without any jambs, only in PDF.

Photos

These are best packaged in archives and uploaded to the cloud in the form of zip files. Since Social+ is in a never-ending process of permanent development, photos may suddenly move to albums there (formerly Google Picasa). And in those albums, according to eyewitnesses, confusion often arises.

However, when using mobile devices, of course, there is no particular choice. Either the photos are uploaded to Google+ (using an app) or to Google Drive (via another app) along with other file types.

Moreover, it is quite difficult to predict further changes and nuances in the Google Drive application. But, of course, you can install it in Android and try it.

How to share

Right click on the file - “Sharing” - “Sharing” again. There are buttons for sending by mail to Gmail, as well as to social networks. But we are interested in specific, precise and controlled tuning. Therefore, in the “Access Levels” section, just below, click “Configure”. Everything is obvious there.

You can share a whole bunch of files at once. We tick them and press the button that appears at the top with a little man and a plus at his left shoulder. Then many links will be offered for copying at once.

Documents from links that you copy and place anywhere on the Internet will not be downloaded, but will be opened in the online editor. Therefore, to save them on a local disk (on a computer), the user will have to click “File - Download”.

You should also remember that the documents you share will certainly and inevitably be indexed in a search engine (Google, what else).

For the writer

Is the service suitable for a writer who intends to compose something online, traveling around the world and logging into Google Drive? The answer is clear: no.

For creative endeavors, only the Microsoft SkyDrive online editor in their cloud service is suitable.

Why? To understand this, it is enough to read and compare the user agreements. Google gets the right to use all your content literally (no exaggeration!) however they want. In fact, the user agreement cancels the entire set of copyrights, property and non-property. Microsoft, fortunately, does not allow anything like this.

The same applies to journalists, reporters writing dissertations, etc. Working on texts in the Google service under discussion is potentially unsafe.

Let's summarize

So, we made a comparison with similar services. Now, without breaking tradition, let's summarize.

Disadvantages of Google Drive cloud storage: lack of ODF support, not very intuitive interface, confusion with photo albums, user agreement gives Google the rights to anything and everything.

Advantages: fifteen gigabytes, convenient to share on Google+ and Twitter, convenient to send links by mail (Gmail), software is optimized and does not cause the computer to heat up, slow down, or glitch.

That is, to put it differently, it is better to keep more or less confidential files in Ubuntu One, work with documents in Microsoft SkyDrive, and share something with the world’s population in Google Drive.

Hello, my regular readers and blog guests. Ekaterina Kalmykova is with you. Have you ever wondered how much information is around us that we use willy-nilly? In the modern world, billions of terabytes of information are consumed. Just think about this value - billions, or even more.

The size of RAM in new computers is growing every year, but users still don’t have enough. The advent of external storage media, such as flash cards or removable hard drives, seemed to ease the situation. But even among high-quality storage media, many products appeared that broke a month after use and blocked access to the necessary data.

The latest trend in the world of information storage is cloud storage. One of the most popular virtual drives is Google Drive. The emergence of cloud storage in the famous search engine made the issue of lack of storage space less pressing.

What kind of beast is this, Google Drive? How to use it? Let's figure it out together, friends!

We will find out how to use Google Drive a little later. First, you need to figure out why you need a virtual disk to store information.

Google Drive lets you computer users save money cash on flash cards and external hard drives by storing personal files on the Internet, saving time and simplifying work with information data.

Do you have any idea how Excel Google works? It allows you to create tables online and store them in the cloud. If you wish, you can give access to the table to certain users, or you can hide it from everyone. Google Drive works on the same principle.

At the same time, the information on the disk is synchronized with other devices, including tablets and smartphones. The synchronization function eliminates the need to take removable media with you on the road, because all documents are on the computer, but do not take up space on it.

So, what can you store on Google Drive:

documents in doc, pdf, ODF format, etc.;
Excel tables;
photos;
video;
audio.

Google cloud storage can replace your hard drive and eliminate the problem of eternal loss and breakdown of flash drives. This method of storing information can also be used by those who suffer from a constant lack of memory on their computer, those who like to download movies in high quality, and music lovers who download hundreds of songs every month.

Google Drive has undeniable advantages and minor disadvantages, like everything else in the world. Among the advantages is that cloud storage cannot be lost, forgotten, or broken. It's a stable place to store information that very little can happen to. The virtual disk does not need to be carried with you; it is located in your computer or tablet, even in your phone.

In my opinion, it has only one drawback: the amount of free space for storing files is limited. You can only take up 15 GB of space for free. But the surcharge for additional quantities is small.

If you think about it, one minus is not worth a lot of pluses. You agree with me?

What you need to know about using Google Drive

How to use cloud storage so that it brings joy? First you need to decide on what device you plan to create the disk. There is an option to work with the disk through the browser you are using, and there is another option - download Google Drive to your tablet or smartphone. Let's look at both options.

Creating a disk on your computer

Please note: to create cloud storage with Google, you must register on the Google website and have Mailbox in this system.

Typically it ends at gmail.com.

Owners of Google-based mail should log into their account, click on the square next to their avatar and you will see the “Disk” icon.

When you click on the icon called “Disk”, a page will open in a new tab or window, where in the lower left corner it will be written that the disk can be downloaded to your computer.

After this, a window will open where you will need to click the icon that says “Forward”, then the storage will open on your computer and you can transfer the necessary files there. Once the installation is complete, the Google Drive icon will appear in the taskbar and on your desktop. To open the drive, you will need to click on any of these icons.

As you can see, the process of creating a disk on cloud storage is very simple and does not take much time. Even a novice in computer matters, let alone professionals, can cope with this. Benefits of using cloud storage instead removable media you will feel the information in the first hours of use.

Creating a disk on your phone

Want to create a drive on your phone? Please, this can be done on both iOS and Android operating systems.

As I wrote above, you can log into cloud storage via a computer, phone or tablet. To enter the storage via your phone or tablet, you should download Google app Disk. You can download it either from or from Google’s website.

To open the My Page or My Drive tab, click on the application icon. You will see a login form where you will need to write your Gmail username and password. After logging in, your page with files will open.

Please note that all files can be changed in real time. Synchronization with other devices occurs instantly. Using the drive on your tablet or smartphone makes your work much easier.

The only condition for changing documents in real time and synchronizing them with other devices is a working Internet.

If you do not have a mobile device running Android OS, then you can use the mobile version of this resource. Working in the program on a phone or on a computer is no different.

Overall, using the drive on your smartphone or tablet is safe and effective, and you can now leave your heavy laptop at home.

Basic functions of Google Drive

After we open Drive, the first thing we can see is the search bar.

In order to find the document you need, simply enter its name into the search bar and the service will quickly find it for you.

Select the function you need and get to work.

The screenshot shows that we have the opportunity to work with different files, documents, tables, presentations.

Let me briefly tell you about all the tabs of the main menu of the service:

Available to me - here are those files that are available to you by other users;
Recent - shows the documents you worked with most recently;
Google Photos - contains all photos and pictures;
Marked - files that you marked while working;
Recycle Bin - stores all deleted data.

In general, all the tools for efficient work available to us.

Please note that on the right, directly below the avatar, there is an icon with settings. You might find them useful, so I advise you to take a look at them.

On my own behalf, I can say that the service interface is quite simple and, as it is fashionable to say now, “intuitive” :)

How to create a folder on Google Drive

Let me show you how to use Google Drive using the example of creating a folder, and you will see for yourself that everything is quite easy.

So, to create a folder, you need to click on the “Create” button you already know and select “Folder” in the window that opens.

After that, enter the name of the folder and click on “Create”.

As we can see, our “Test Folder” has already appeared in the work area. If necessary, you can add different files, documents, etc. to it during the work process.

It is worth noting that simultaneously with the appearance of the new folder, a new panel with tools also appeared.

Friends, let me briefly explain each of them.

by clicking on it you can show the link to anyone you want;
Using this button we can provide access to whomever we deem necessary, with different rights (reading, editing);
the well-known basket;
another submenu with some functionality, which I won’t dwell on now. If you are interested, take a look when working on your own :)

How to upload a file to Google Drive

Probably the most popular operation when working with Disk is downloading any files. Now I will show you how this can be done.

That's it - our file is loaded into the workspace. That’s how you can say it, with one movement of the hand :)

One thing I can say for sure: don’t be afraid to try to master Google Drive and, I’m sure, it will become your indispensable assistant.

How safe is it to use Google Drive?

When we are about to download any program, the question arises: “Is it safe?” It is so important that confidential information remains hidden from prying eyes.

How often do we hear about hackers breaking into celebrities' cloud storages and posting private photos for everyone to see? Yes, all the time. How can you not worry about your own files?

Fortunately, cloud storage on Google Drive is completely secure.

There are practically no cases when virtual disks of this system were hacked. You can safely upload any photos, videos and documents there without fear that your account will be hacked. Of course, to prevent hacking, we recommend creating the most complex password so that hackers don’t have a single chance.

Only you have access to your documents. If necessary, a function is available in the Google Drive system that allows you to provide access to a certain number of users. If you wish, you can open access to at least the entire Internet. This can be done, for example, if you are a photographer and want your photos to become public.

The same applies to other documents, tables, and videos. For example, I have access to information from my partner on a joint project. Let me tell you - it is very convenient to use and significantly saves time when interacting with a partner.

Since using Google Drive is absolutely safe, you can create any documents, presentations, or drawings on it. Many large organizations are replacing email and other information exchange methods with disk.

Google Drive currently includes full package programs similar to Microsoft Office. Cool, isn't it?

Plus, you can use it to conduct surveys, create charts, and more. For example, in the article I conducted a survey of readers in exactly this way.

If you want to expand the range of Drive capabilities, visit the Google Chrome web store. There are a sufficient number of paid and free applications that will make its possibilities almost limitless.

Friends, in order to appreciate all the benefits of working with Google cloud storage, you just need to try it!

So, friends, let me summarize.

In order to use Google Drive you need to do three simple steps:

You can and should use Google Drive. This frees us from nerves about the loss of removable storage, from possible worries due to lack of space, etc. With a virtual disk, all our files are at hand, wherever we are, and for this there is absolutely no need to carry a laptop with us everywhere . Don't forget that you can use the drive on your tablet or smartphone, in addition to your laptop and PC.

Agree that this is very convenient.

In fact, I have come across a lot of courses on a similar topic, but this particular one is distinguished by the author’s professionalism and accessibility of presentation. All the features of working at a computer are presented by the author in a simple form, so applying the information in practice will not be difficult. After studying the material, “both old and young” will be able to use a PC, as they say, “on familiar terms.”

Our dear reader, we are very interested to know your opinion about virtual disks. Write, do you use cloud storage at work? If so, which one exactly?

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Cloud file storage is a fairly convenient way to save your data on a remote server, saving space on your PC’s hard drive and at the same time being able to quickly access it from any computer or device that has Internet access. One of the most popular services for cloud data storage is Google Drive.

Google Drive features

Google Drive provides its users with up to 15 GB of free space to store any files. In case this is not enough, for a fee the virtual disk can be expanded up to 1 Terabyte. If you wish, you can give other users access to some files stored in the cloud storage and specify the level of access - they can edit the file or only view it.

In addition, it is possible to open files directly in the browser window. Google Drive supports many common file formats, such as PDF, PSD, RAR, DOC, AVI, FLV and others. This feature is especially useful when you access a file storage service from a device that does not have the appropriate program to open the file.

Google Drive also has a recovery feature. The service saves all the changes you have made to files over the last 30 days, and if necessary, you can return the file to one of the previous versions.

Among the additional features of the service, it is worth highlighting the ability to work with documents together with other users and an advanced search function. While you're collaborating on a document, you can instant message with other users right in the document window. And Google Drive's advanced search even includes scanned documents.

How to use Google Drive

In order to start using the Google Drive cloud file storage service, you must first create an account on Google +. If you already have an account, you can immediately go to Google Drive and click the button Try it.

Download the installation distribution to your computer and install the program. Next, enter your data: email address and password. When setting up Google Drive, you can choose the location of the folder to sync. To do this, click the button Advanced settings and at the top of the window indicate the location of your folder.

After installation and configuration, folder synchronization will begin. The Google Drive icon should then appear in your taskbar. By clicking on this icon, you can open the Google Drive folder on your local computer or on the Internet, expand your cloud storage space, close Google Drive, or make some program settings.

All files that you place in your Google Drive folder will be automatically copied to Google cloud storage and you can access them from any device that has internet.

On your Google Drive web page, you can create new document, presentation, drawing or table - there is a special editor for this, with an interface similar to MS Office.

To give other users access to specific file, right-click on it, select the item from the context menu Sharing and configure the access level. Then copy the link and send it to those you want to share the file with.

If you delete a file from a Google Drive folder, it is placed in the Trash on your local computer and in the Trash in your cloud storage. To recover a deleted file from storage, go to the Google Drive page, click the button on the left menu More and select Basket. Go to the cart, check the box next to the items you want and click Restore.

Many companies provide free space in the cloud. This means that you can place your own files on other than HDD computer, but to an external server owned, for example, by Mail.ru, Google, Yandex, Apple or other e-commerce giants. However, this does not mean that only they can offer cloud gigabytes. At the moment, even not very well-known portals and hosters are able to guarantee cloud services. The only question that remains is the reliability and security of such proposals.

How to use the Google.Disk cloud

One of the most popular cloud storage is Google Drive. It guarantees 5 GB. free space for any personal needs, easily expandable up to 25 GB. for only 2.5 dollars (and beyond). How to use it? First of all, you need to register an account with Google. If you already have an email account on Gmail, its data will work. If not, fill in all the required fields via the link and click “Next”. After this, go to the Google Drive start page, entering your username and password. Now you can use the storage without any problems. Your documents will be displayed in the “Files” section, and they can be easily accessed by guests and other third-party visitors (for example, via a link or a request from a specific email).

How to use Google Drive cloud on your computer

Access and management of the storage can be done through a special program installed on a PC. While on the Drive web page:

look for the “Download for PC” button at the bottom and left;
in the next window, click “Accept the terms and install”;
the installation process will begin;
when it is completed, click on the “Close” button;
launch the installed program and click on the “Login” button;
enter your username (email address) and password, and click “Login” again;
in the new window, click “Forward” - the program will notify us that the data from Google Drive will be synchronized with the selected folder on the PC;
if you select “Advanced settings”, you can change the name and location of the folder on your hard drive, as well as allow/disable autorun after turning on the PC;
Click on “Synchronize”, after which the setup is complete.

Next, any documents placed in the selected folder will be transferred to the cloud. You can use them online or on any other computer if you enter your login information. The same is true vice versa - once you place documents in Google Drive, you can easily take them to your home PC.

How to use the Yandex cloud. Disk on computer and online

Cloud storage from Yandex works similarly to Google Drive. Register on yandex.ru by clicking the “Mail” button and filling out the appropriate form. When an account is created, a “Drive” button will be available in the upper right corner. The file management program can be downloaded to your PC; to do this, from the main Disk window, click on the “Windows” button and go through all the standard installation steps. When the installation is complete, a folder with Yandex Disk documents will appear on your home computer. In the program settings you can choose:

on the “Basic” tab: launch when you turn on the PC and the path to the folder with files;
on the “Account” tab: login, password, number of remaining GB;
“Synchronization” - will display a list of all folders located on Yandex Disk and synchronized with the hard drive (can be disabled by unchecking the checkboxes, and vice versa);
“Screenshots” has the following settings: places desktop screenshots directly in the cloud;
“Advanced” - allows you to enable or disable updates, sending crash logs, and so on.

You can get other cloud storage from well-known brands like Dropbox, Mega, Mail.ru, Amazon, iCloud Drive, 4shared, SugarSync, OpenDrive, Syncplicity, SpiderOak.

Recently, not only computer, but also mobile technologies. In this regard, the issue of secure storage of relatively large volumes of information has become very acute. And it is for this purpose that many IT corporations offer users of any type of device the use of so-called cloud services. How to use the cloud and services included in basic set any developer will now be considered.

What is cloud storage?

First, let’s define what kind of service this is. Roughly speaking, this is file storage in the form of an allocated disk space on a remote server of a company providing such services.

In other words, in a sense, it can be called a kind of virtual flash drive on which a certain amount of data is placed. However, if you need to constantly carry a USB device with you to access downloaded information, then such a service (for example, the Mail.Ru cloud or the corresponding Google service) can be accessed both from a computer and from a mobile device. That is, the files are synchronized in the cloud itself, and you can view or download them simply by entering your registration data (although in some cases this is not required).

Quite a lot has already been written about how to use the cloud. Now let’s pay attention to some main points, and also consider the simplest principles of its use, explaining the situation in detail.

Most popular services

It goes without saying that initially, to use such storages, you need to decide on a service provider, that is, choose the most suitable service for yourself

Today you can find quite a lot of such services. The most popular are the following:

Dropbox.
SkyDrive.
Cloud Mail.Ru.
"Yandex.Disk".
Google Drive (Google Disk).
Apple iCloud and iCloud Drive.
OneDrive, etc.

Before we figure out how to use each type of cloud, it should be noted that these services are somewhat uneven when compared to each other. The fact is that some repositories can be accessed exclusively from a computer terminal, while others require synchronization of both computers and mobile devices. Sometimes you may need a specialized application that plays the role of a kind of conductor, sometimes just an Internet browser is enough.

The same applies to freely allocated disk space for storing your files, as well as payment for additional space on a remote server. In any case, most services are very similar to each other.

What should you pay attention to before starting work?

Now let's look at some important points, without which the use of cloud services is out of the question.

The very first and most important thing is pre-registration, and in some cases it does not matter at all whether it will be done via the Internet using a regular browser or a special computer or mobile application. The whole process takes a few minutes.

Mobile devices with operating systems installed on them differ favorably from stationary systems. The fact is that when you turn it on for the first time, to access some advanced functions or stores such as AppStore or Google Play (Play Market), the system initially prompts you to create an account (registered email address and password). Moreover, your smartphone or tablet already has pre-installed application for working with cloud services. For convenience, you can install their desktop counterparts on a computer or laptop (although access can also be obtained through a browser).

Allocable disk space

Another important point- the amount of disk space that the user initially receives in free version. As a rule, the volume on different services ranges from 5 to 50 GB. If this is not enough, you will have to increase the storage capacity and pay a certain amount for it, which includes the cost of purchasing more volume and maintenance for a certain period of use, which, by the way, can also vary.

General principles

As for how to use the cloud in the broadest sense, everything is quite simple. After registration, the user only needs to add folders and files, contacts and much more to the storage.

At the same time, in the settings section, he can add friends who, like him, will upload files to the server or edit them (the simplest example is Dropbox). Often, new users can use their own passwords to log into the system.

But here's what's interesting. When you install a special program on your computer, access to files in the cloud is much faster than when you launch the same Internet browser. The same can be said about synchronization. It is enough to place the files in the application folder, and synchronization will be performed instantly for all users who have access rights to the service. Let's look at the most popular storage facilities.

Cloud Mail.Ru

So, as mentioned above, you will first need to create an email account, after entering which the cloud service will be displayed in the panel at the top in the projects tab. This is the Mile cloud. How to use it? As easy as pie.

Initially, 25 GB of disk space is offered. Uploading files is carried out using the corresponding button, which can be used to add several objects at once. The limitation concerns only the size of the uploaded file - it should not exceed 2 GB. Before starting the download, you can use additional functions, for example, create and then just as easily files can be moved and deleted. Please note: it does not have a “Trash”, as in the same Yandex service, so it will not be possible to restore deleted information.

The function of creating, viewing or editing files can be very useful. Let's say we have Word document(or it is created directly in the repository). Changing it directly in the cloud can be as easy as if the user were launching the editor on a computer. Upon completion of work, we save the changes, after which synchronization occurs again.

Yandex cloud: how to use?

With the Yandex service, in principle, things are almost identical. The functional set, in general, does not differ much.

But the developers of this service thought that the user could delete files completely by accident. This is where the so-called “Trash” comes to the rescue, into which information is placed when deleted. It works like a standard computer service. True, data recovery tools are not applicable to it if they have already been deleted from the Recycle Bin. Nevertheless, the function is very useful.

Google Drive storage

Now let's move on to another powerful service called Google Cloud. How to use Google Drive? There are no fundamental differences compared to other services. But here access can be obtained both from a mobile device (built-in service) and using a utility installed on a computer (not to mention logging in via an Internet browser). With a phone or tablet everything is simple, let’s look at the computer program.

We assume that the account has already been created. After activation, the user receives 5 GB of storage. An increase to 25 GB will cost approximately 2.5 USD. We install the application on the computer, after which the service folder appears on the Desktop (it is also displayed in Explorer).

As is already clear, just place the files in this directory and synchronization will occur. During operation, the program “hangs” in the system tray as an icon. Right-clicking opens an additional menu where you can view the available space for downloading files, make personalized settings, expand storage space, shut down, etc.

One point is especially worth noting here. As it turns out, copying files to the program folder on your computer and then downloading them from the cloud to your mobile device turns out to be much faster than connecting the gadget to your computer and then copying them using Windows.

iCloud and iCloud Drive services

Finally, let's look at how to use the Apple cloud. There are two services (iCloud and iCloud Drive) that are pre-installed on the iPhone or iPad in accordance with the version of the operating system installed on the device. Essentially, iCloud Drive is an updated iCloud version, and for it to work correctly, I should take into account that the mobile gadget must comply with the declared technical requirements: iOS 8 on the device itself. Computer - with Windows 7 or higher with the iCloud for Windows extension, or a computer terminal with Mac OS X 10.10 or OS X Yosemite.

Initially, after logging into the service, folders created by default will be displayed there. Their number may vary depending on the settings of the computer and the client on the mobile device. How to use the cloud on iPhone? In principle, there is nothing supernatural about this. It is enough to launch the application on the gadget (switch the launch slider to the enabled state) and log in using your account. It's another matter when the input is supposed to be from a computer. Here you will need to use the settings menu of the program itself and select enable there.

Another disadvantage is the rather low synchronization speed (this is recognized by everyone). And one more, most unpleasant moment. If you switch from iCloud to iCloud Drive without updating all devices to the required configuration, the data in the old cloud will simply not be accessible, so be vigilant.

Conclusion

That’s briefly all that concerns the question of how to use the Cloud application or services of the same name. Of course, not all the possibilities of such services are considered here, but, so to speak, only general principles(basics) of work. However, even with such minimal knowledge, any newly registered user will be able to carry out basic operations within 5-10 minutes.

Where to store files so that you can access them from any device and easily transfer them to friends and acquaintances? Free cloud storage Google Drive is suitable for this purpose. There are many services on the Internet that provide users with disk space for posting photos, music, and videos. Among the popular ones are “Dropbox”, “Yandex Disk”, “Google Drive”, etc. Their main functions are downloading, secure storage and providing access to files to other users via the Internet. As well as automatic synchronization of information between the network storage and the computer of the resource owner. Many services provide tools for viewing and editing documents, tables, and images. They keep a history of changes with the ability to “roll back” to previous versions. All services have a free use option, in which the client is provided with from 2 to 15 GB of disk space. By subscribing to a paid tariff plan, you can remove this limitation. Let's look at some of the benefits the user receives:

Reliable information storage. There is no need to be afraid that your photos will be accidentally deleted, as can happen when placed on a flash drive.
Easily share files with friends and acquaintances. There is no need to send videos and photos by email or transfer them in any other way. Share your files and send the link to anyone you want.
Access from anywhere. Forget about copying files to different devices. You can access your documents online from your laptop, tablet and phone.
No need to think about synchronizing different versions of files. Upload a document from your PC, edit it on your tablet, and the system itself will ensure that a new version of the document appears on all devices.

Today we are starting a series of articles about working with Google Drive.

Key points when working with Google cloud storage

If you have a Google account, you are allocated 15 GB free of charge to store letters, photos and files on all company services (Gmail, Google Drive, Google+). The amount of occupied space in the storage is calculated by the size of the files located on it. This indicator does not include photographs with a resolution of less than 2048x2048 pixels, or videos lasting less than 15 minutes. and Google Docs. The size of user uploaded files is limited to 1 TB. If the available disk space limit is exceeded, the system will issue a warning. All your resources will be available, but you will not be able to receive emails or download new files. To restore full functionality of services, you need to free up space in your cloud storage. Clean out old emails from your Gmail inbox and delete large files from Google Drive. For only $1.99. USA per month you can increase the storage capacity up to 200 GB, and for $9.99. up to 1 TB. In addition to the standard features described above, Google Drive provides collaborative document editing. This is convenient when conducting a joint project with your colleagues or when planning a joint holiday with friends.

Getting started with Google Drive

Log in to your Google services account. For example, in your email.
In the upper right corner of the window, select Services and click Disk.

The system will open the specified service.

On the left is a menu for accessing files and folders in your storage:

“My Drive” - files and folders that you created or downloaded from your PC. The folder structure can be hierarchical like in Windows.
“Shared by me” - this section displays files that other users have shared with you. You can view and edit these documents even though they are in other locations.
“Tagged” - shows tagged resources. Mark the files you work with most often with a star to quickly access them.
“Recent” - recently opened files and folders.
"Basket". Deleted folders and files end up in the trash. They can be restored or destroyed forever.
"Autonomous". You can work with files even when there is no Internet access. To do this, you need to download a small program to your PC (item “Install”). When the network connection is restored, Google Drive itself will check for file updates and upload the current version of the file to the server or to your computer.

On the top left are the “Create” buttons for adding a folder or a new Google document and the “Upload” button, which allows you to upload files and folders from your computer to cloud storage. The central part of the window is designed to display folders and files. They can be sorted by creation date or size. The “List view” and “Table view” buttons determine the option for displaying the list of files.

In the following articles we will continue to study free cloud storage Google. Learn how to create folders, upload files, and work with offline files.

Cloud file storage is a fairly convenient way to save your data on a remote server, saving space on your PC hard drive and at the same time being able to access it fast access from any computer or device with Internet access. One of the most popular services for cloud data storage is Google Drive.

Google Drive features

Google Drive also has a recovery feature. The service saves all the changes you have made to files over the last 30 days, and if necessary, you can return the file to one of the previous versions.

How to use Google Drive

To start using the cloud storage service Google files Drive, you must first create an account on Google +. If you already have an account, you can immediately go to Google Drive and click the button Try it.

All files that you place in your Google Drive folder will be automatically copied to Google cloud storage and you can access them from any device that has internet.

On your Google Drive page on the Internet, you can create a new document, presentation, drawing or table - there is a special editor for this, with an interface similar to MS Office.

To give other users access to a specific file, right-click on it and select the item from the context menu Sharing and configure the access level. Then copy the link and send it to those you want to share the file with.

The size is growing every year random access memory in new computers, but it’s still not enough for users. The emergence of external storage media, such as flash cards or removable hard drives it seemed to make the situation easier. But even among high-quality storage media, many products appeared that broke a month after use and blocked access to the necessary data.

The latest trend in the world of information storage is cloud storage. One of the most popular virtual drives is Google Drive. The advent of cloud storage in the famous search engine has made the issue of lack of storage space less pressing.

What kind of beast is this, Google Drive? How to use it? Let's figure it out together, friends!

We will find out how to use Google Drive a little later. First, you need to figure out why you need a virtual disk to store information.

Google Drive allows computer users to save money on flash cards and external hard drives by storing personal files on the Internet, save time and simplify work with information data.

So, what can you store on Google Drive:

documents in doc, pdf, ODF format, etc.;
Excel tables;
photos;
video;
audio.

In my opinion, it has only one drawback: the amount of free space for storing files is limited. You can only take up 15 GB of space for free. But the surcharge for additional quantities is small.

If you think about it, one minus is not worth a lot of pluses. You agree with me?

What you need to know about using Google Drive

Creating a disk on your computer

Please note: to create cloud storage with Google, you must register on the Google website and have a mailbox in this system.

Typically it ends at gmail.com.

Owners of Google-based mail should log into their account, click on the square next to their avatar and you will see the “Disk” icon.

When you click on the icon called “Disk”, a page will open in a new tab or window, where in the lower left corner it will be written that the disk can be downloaded to your computer.

As you can see, the process of creating a disk on cloud storage is very simple and does not take much time. Even a novice in computer matters, let alone professionals, can cope with this. You will feel the benefits of using cloud storage instead of removable storage media in the first hours of use.

Creating a disk on your phone

Want to create a drive on your phone? Please, this can be done on both iOS and Android operating systems.

As I wrote above, you can log into cloud storage via a computer, phone or tablet. To access your storage via your phone or tablet, you need to download the Google Drive app. You can download it either from Play Market, or from the Google site itself.

Please note that all files can be changed in real time. Synchronization with other devices occurs instantly. Using the drive on your tablet or smartphone makes your work much easier.

The only condition for changing documents in real time and synchronizing them with other devices is a working Internet.

If you don't have mobile device on Android OS, then it is quite possible to use the mobile version of this resource. Working in the program on a phone or on a computer is no different.

Overall, using the drive on your smartphone or tablet is safe and effective, and you can now leave your heavy laptop at home.

Basic functions of Google Drive

After we open Drive, the first thing we can see is the search bar.

In order to find the document you need, simply enter its name into the search bar and the service will quickly find it for you.

Select the function you need and get to work.

The screenshot shows that we have the opportunity to work with different files, documents, tables, presentations.

Let me briefly tell you about all the tabs of the main menu of the service:

Available to me - here are those files that are available to you by other users;
Recent - shows the documents you worked with most recently;
Google Photos - contains all photos and pictures;
Marked - files that you marked while working;
Recycle Bin - stores all deleted data.

In general, all the tools for effective work are available to us.

Please note that on the right, directly below the avatar, there is an icon with settings. You might find them useful, so I advise you to take a look at them.

On my own behalf, I can say that the service interface is quite simple and, as it is fashionable to say now, “intuitive” :)

How to create a folder on Google Drive

Let me show you how to use Google Drive using the example of creating a folder, and you will see for yourself that everything is quite easy.

So, to create a folder, you need to click on the “Create” button you already know and select “Folder” in the window that opens.

After that, enter the name of the folder and click on “Create”.

As we can see, our “Test Folder” has already appeared in the work area. If necessary, you can add different files, documents, etc. to it during the work process.

It is worth noting that simultaneously with the appearance of the new folder, a new panel with tools also appeared.

Friends, let me briefly explain each of them.

by clicking on it you can show the link to anyone you want;
Using this button we can provide access to whomever we deem necessary, with different rights (reading, editing);
the well-known basket;
another submenu with some functionality, which I won’t dwell on now. If you are interested, take a look when working on your own :)

How to upload a file to Google Drive

Probably the most popular operation when working with Disk is downloading any files. Now I will show you how this can be done.

That's it - our file is loaded into the workspace. That’s how you can say it, with one movement of the hand :)

One thing I can say for sure: don’t be afraid to try to master Google Drive and, I’m sure, it will become your indispensable assistant.

How safe is it to use Google Drive?

When we are about to download any program, the question arises: “Is it safe?” It is so important that confidential information remains hidden from prying eyes.

How often do we hear about hackers breaking into celebrities' cloud storages and posting private photos for everyone to see? Yes, all the time. How can you not worry about your own files?

Fortunately, cloud storage on Google Drive is completely secure.

There are practically no cases when virtual disks of this system were hacked. You can safely upload any photos, videos and documents there without fear that your account will be hacked. Of course, to prevent hacking, we recommend creating as many complex password so that hackers don't have a single chance.

Only you have access to your documents. If necessary, Drive has a function that allows you to provide access to a certain number of users. If you wish, you can open access to at least the entire Internet. This can be done, for example, if you are a photographer and want your photos to become public.

Currently, Google Drive includes a complete package of programs similar to Microsoft Office. Cool, isn't it?

Plus, you can use it to conduct surveys, create charts, and more. For example, in the article I conducted a survey of readers in exactly this way.

Friends, in order to appreciate all the benefits of working with Google cloud storage, you just need to try it!

So, friends, let me summarize.

In order to use Google Drive you need to do three simple steps:

You can and should use Google Drive. This frees us from nerves about losing removable storage, from possible worries due to lack of space, etc. All our files are at hand, wherever we are, and for this it is absolutely not necessary to carry a laptop with us everywhere. Don't forget that you can use the drive on your tablet or smartphone, in addition to your laptop and PC.

Agree that this is very convenient.

Our dear reader, we are very interested to know your opinion about virtual disks. Write, do you use cloud storage at work? If so, which one exactly?

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