Google Drive can be a special, great and unique storage ‘facility’ or service to consider using especially if you are the type of person who is always on the go. Google Drive basically offers an All-in-one storage space where you can safely store all your important files, documents, photos and videos.

 

Once you have uploaded or stored everything you need on Google Drive, the most interesting factor about the service is that it allows you to access all your stuff from any place regardless of wherever you are and from any device.

 

It is possible to use your Android device for uploading files to Google Drive and after that you will be practically walking with your files, photos and videos intact as long as you have your handset device with you.

 

How to Use Google Drive

Using Google Drive actually is no rocket science. If you are starting off, all you need to do is to drag all the files you want to have easy access to on the Drive folder. Once you complete this step, all the files you had selected will always be available from Google Drive’s website so you can easily get to them from any pc.

 

In order to access files stored on Google Drive from your smartphone or tablet, you should get mobile apps for Android or iOS on your device. This way all your stuff will be with you which you can edit or share from any pc or through the Drive mobile app.

 

When you upload your essential documents, photos or videos on Google Drive; they are entirely secure. Any other person can only have access to your files when you decide to share with them. Even if your device gets ruined in any way, your stuff will still be safe and secure.

 

Description of Basic Functions

1. Cloud sharing of files

2. Edit and format Google docs and spreadsheets

3. Enables collaborators to view any edited documents or spreadsheets

4. Allows access to Office documents and PDF files

5. Use activated Google Drive apps in a browser to open files that have been stored in Google Drive

6. Print files and documents stored in Google Drive while on the go

7. Allows viewing of full animations and speaker notes on Google presentations

 

Pros

Google Drive gives one access to their files everywhere you go. As a result you can still go on with business as usual even when you are not necessarily at the office, because you have total access to all your files and documents. Not to mention, all your files are stored safely with a high degree of privacy maintained.

 

With Google Drive, you can also choose to make a file available for offline use so that you can still have access to it whenever you are not online. Therefore one is not limited to having an internet connection to be able to use the app.

Moreover, you can collaborate with other Google docs to enable collaborative editing and formating of documents. To Take note also that using Google Drive is quite simple hence possible even for novices.

 

Cons

Google Drive can eat up a lot of space on your device which sometimes can become a huge downside particular if you do not have enough space to install the app. Editing tables is also taxing when using Google Drive.

 

Conclusion

Overall, there are plenty of benefits that Google Drive brings along. Despite a few downsides, it is generally a great app for storing your stuff.