What is Google Drive and how does it work?

Knowing more about what Google Drive is and what it does will make it easier for you to understand and use it. As a free feature that already exists on almost all smartphones, Google Drive is the closest option to us.

Data storage activities now seem to be done easily just by using Google Drive. Google Drive is an option for many people who are looking for data storage services.

Due to the large number of data needs that are needed today, many people are looking for applications or software that can be used to store their data safely.

Understanding Google Drive

Google Drive is a synchronized data storage service developed by Google. Google Drive allows users to store data on their servers, synchronize data across different devices, and share files over the internet with their Gmail account.

Can be used without the need to pay or free, Google Drive provides data storage service facilities with a maximum capacity of 15 GB. However, Google Drive also provides paid services if you feel that 15 GB of storage is not enough, you can upgrade the storage to 100 GB, 200 GB, and even up to 2 TB.

Google Drive Functions

In addition to having the main function as a file storage service, Google Drive also has other functions that can be felt by users, here are some of the functions offered by Google Drive:

Save file

As previously mentioned, the general and main function of Google Drive is to store various user data. From public to private data, we can store it on Google Drive.

In the official Google Drive page, Google states that the files we save will be stored safely in Google Drive. And everything we upload or create in Drive is ours and is automatically set to private only, unless we decide to share the file with others.

Indeed, we will very easily use Google Drive if we already have a Google account. The Google account we already have comes with 15 GB of free storage to use on Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos. However, if you're not satisfied, you can buy more storage on Google Drive, or upgrade to Google One.

Here's how to buy more storage with Google One

• Make sure you're signed in to your Google Account.
• Visit the official Google One site on the page this.
• Choose a storage plan that suits your needs with prices starting from Rp.26.900/month to Rp.135.000/month.

After the upgrade, a Google One subscription replaces your current Drive storage plan.

File Sharing

The 2nd function of Google Drive that you can use is to share files with certain people according to your wishes.

In this feature, Google Drive allows you to quickly invite other people to comment, edit files or folders, or even just to view the files or folders that we choose.

Save Link

Google Drive can save a link to a site that we want to re-open at any time. This certainly can make it easier for us so that we no longer need to find it difficult to copy and paste the link in the notes.

You can enjoy this function if you have installed the Google Drive extension which is on your Google Chrome. Click the triangle icon in the browser to save the currently open link. Or if the link is in the middle of the page, you can save it by right-clicking on the link, then selecting 'Save Link to Google Drive'.

File Backup

Backing up files is indeed an important thing to do. Because we never know whether the device we use at any time is damaged or not. In this case, Google Drive provides a solution by presenting a file backup function.

With Google Drive you can back up all the documents on your computer and mobile device without using physical storage which is usually also often exposed to viruses.

WhatsApp Chat Backup

The next function of Google Drive that many people may not know is that Google Drive functions to back up chats and media WhatsApp to Google Drive.

Here are the ways:

• Open the WhatsApp app
• Select the "Settings" menu
• Click the "Chat" menu
• Then select "Chat backup"
• Tap Back up to Google Drive and choose a backup frequency other than Never.
• Select the Google account to use to back up your chat history.
• If you don't have a Google account connected, tap Add account when prompted and enter your information.
• Tap Back up via to select the network you want to use to perform the backup. You can use a WiFi network if the data to be backed up is large.

Read more in the tutorial: [Beginner's Guide] How to Backup and Restore WhatsApp Chats

Take Notes from Google Keep

It is undeniable that almost all people now use gadgets in their daily activities. In running it, when they need a note-taking application to be able to take notes or write something important that is needed.

In these circumstances, Google Drive can help you keep your notes by using Google Keep.

Through Google Keep, you can take notes or important things that you need. This of course makes you no longer need to download a note-taking application on your gadget.

Editing Files

Another function of Google Drive that is also rarely known by many people is editing files. Through Google Drive, you can edit files such as Word, Excel, or Power Point that will be saved automatically on your Google Drive.

Apart from being able to do it alone, you can also edit it together with other people. For example, you can work on Microsoft Office files without converting file formats, and edit and save more than 100 additional file types, including PDFs, CAD files, drawings, and more.

How to use Google Drive, please read this article: How to Upload Files to Google Drive from Smartphone and PC

Reference

• Wikipedia