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your hard disk data to Google drive. That way you are unnecessarily keeping two copies of all
            your files and using precious space. You should make sure that your Inbox and Google Drive
            are not cluttered with unnecessary files. You will soon run out of the cloud space that you have
            free of cost.

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                             Sync means one data at two different locations. You have a file in your
                             personal computer. You can sync the same file to Google Drive so that you
                             can access it even when you do not have your computer.


            How does it work

            Perform the following steps to use the Google Drive:

            Step 1  Login to your Gmail account.
            Step 2   On the top right side of the window, you will see a dotted square
                    called Google apps       . This is also known as Google apps hub.
                    Click on the square. A menu appears with the names and icons of
                    various Google apps.

            Step 3   Click  on  Google Drive  icon.  Google  Drive  opens  in  a  new  tab
                    or a new window in your browser. On the left-hand side of the
                    browser window is a Navigation pane. The Navigation pane has
                                                                                                 Google Apps
                    the following options:
                    •   New: It helps to view, manage and upload files or folders from your computer and
                      mobile device to Google Drive.

                    •  My Drive: It helps to view and manage files stored on your Google Drive.

                    •   Shared with me: It helps to view and manage files and folders that have been shared
                      with you by others.
                    •  Recent: It helps to view the recent Google Drive activity.

                    •  Starred: It helps to view all your favourite or important files.
                    •   Trash: It helps to view deleted items. The deleted files stay in Trash for 60 days before
                      they are deleted permanently from Google Drive.

                    •   Storage: It helps to view how much space is being used by the files and folders in
                       Google Drive. You can also see how much space a particular file occupies in the
                       drive.
                    •    Buy Storage: It shows different plans of buying space.

            Step 4  To upload your files, click on the New button.






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