
Importantly, even if you select the stream option, you may manually select folders and files to sync. This option means you may use a computer with very little local storage and instead rely on Google Drive basically as a remote cloud drive. When you choose to stream, the Drive for desktop app still shows you everything stored on Google Drive, but only downloads items as needed. If you have a reliable internet connection, I recommend most people choose the stream setting. Bad news: You may need to monitor your storage. Good news: That means you'll have access to all of your mirrored files–even when you're offline. If you choose the Mirror option, the system syncs your Google Drive storage with your system. Choose to mirror files only when you are certain you have enough local storage space for a local copy of everything you have on your Google Drive. With Drive for desktop, you may choose either to Stream or Mirror files from Drive to your device ( Figure B).
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The Google Drive for desktop app lets you access files and folders on Drive from your local file system, as shown here in the Windows 10 File Explorer (upper left image) and macOS Finder (lower right image). You'll have local file system access to Google Drive.

SEE: Electronic communication policy (TechRepublic Premium) 1. If you can't access the Drive for desktop app with an organizational account, ask your Workspace administrator to review settings in the Admin console | Apps | Google Workspace | Drive and Docs | Google Drive for desktop.) ( Note: Keep in mind that a Google Workspace administrator may control organizational access to Drive for desktop. The following sections cover key points of each of these features. Fourth, you may now sign in to as many as four different Google accounts at once, which gives you access to files and distinct configuration options for each account.
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Third, Drive for desktop also offers the ability to backup photos (including screenshots and RAW photos) to Google Photos. Second, it allows you to select and sync files and folders between your device and Google Drive. First, it lets you access Google Drive from your local system (i.e., either Apple's Finder on macOS or Microsoft's File Explorer on Windows) without the need to open a web browser. Once installed, the Google Drive for Desktop app delivers four key features for people who use Windows or macOS devices.

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