Google Drive for desktop provides you the ability to:
- Save specific files and folders offline, including shared drives.
- View and organize your files in your computer's file system without storage space.
- Open files on your computer.
To download and install Google Drive for desktop:
System requirements:
- Windows: Windows 7 and up.
- Mac: El Capitan (10.11) and up.
- For Intel devices running High Sierra (10.13) or newer follow the steps below:
- Open Google Drive for desktop
- Click on the Apple icon (at the top left of your screen) > System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General.
- Next to System software from developer 'Google, LLC' was blocked from loading, click Allow.
- For Intel devices running High Sierra (10.13) or newer follow the steps below:
Open Google Drive for Desktop:
Google Drive can be accessible on your desktop through Finder (Mac) or File Explorer (Windows), instead of having to access it through the web portal.
- Windows: use the Windows search bar (located at the bottom left of your screen) and start typing Google Drive
- Mac: navigate to the applications folder and double-click on the Google Drive application
- Once this is loaded, it will require you to sign in to your Google Iliff account.
- You should now see your Google Drive appear in your Finder / File Explorer (left hand side).
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