Google Drive Now Has Keyboard Shortcuts for Copy and Paste (in 2022)
Web apps often lack the keyboard shortcuts you might expect in desktop application, and to that point, Google Drive is just now adding support for common desktop shortcuts.
How to Add Google Drive to File Explorer
Adding Google Drive to File Explorer lets you access your cloud files without having to open a web browser. You can then manage your cloud files act as if they’re your local files. Here’s how to set that up on your Windows PC…
How to Link to a Timestamp in a Google Drive Video
Want your Google Drive video to play at a certain point when people open the video link? If so, it’s easy to make timestamped links for your videos hosted on this service. Here’s how to do that.
How to Download Files and Folders From Google Drive
Google Drive allows you to download a single, multiple, or all your files from your account to your desktop or mobile phone. You can even download your Docs, Sheets, and Slides in compatible formats on your machine. Here’s ho…
How to Fix a Google Drive “Refused to Connect” Error
Google Drive sometimes displays a “drive.google.com refused to connect” error, which is usually the result of an account permission conflict. You can get around that problem using a few different methods, which we’ll walk you…
How to Upload Files and Folders to Google Drive
Every Google account comes with 15GB of free storage in Google Drive. Start taking advantage of this cloud storage by uploading files and folders, either from your desktop or mobile device. We’ll show you how….
Google Drive Is Getting Labels for Your Files
Google Drive is already a fantastic cloud storage service. It’s about to get better because Google is adding a new feature that’ll let you put labels on your files. With this feature, you’ll be able to keep your stuff organiz…
How to Make a Direct Download Link for Google Drive Files
We’ve all come across that unwanted web page that opens when you click a Google Drive file link. Luckily, with a workaround, you can make a direct download link for your files and bypass that web page. We’ll show you how….
Google One Has a New 5TB Storage Plan
Google One is a fantastic value for cloud storage. You can get 100GB of storage for cheap and up to 30TB of space for far less affordable. Now, Google has added a new 5TB plan for people who don’t quite need one of the gian…
Google Drive’s Website Is Getting Better Offline File Support
Google Drive is getting a nice new update that’ll make it so you can get access to all different types of files when you’re offline. No longer are you limited to accessing just Google Drive files in your browser, as now you c…
How to Remove “Orphaned” Files Taking Up Space in Google Drive
Google Drive is a great free service, but it has limited storage. You might notice that your account is filling up quicker than it should. That might be thanks to hidden “orphaned” files. We’ll show you how to remove them….
How to Block Spam on Google Drive
You may not think of Google Drive as a place for spam, but it is a real problem. Spammers can share malicious or spam-filled documents with you and they end up in your list of files. Thankfully, it’s possible to block people….
How to Share Folders, Files, and Documents on Google Drive
Using Google Drive, you can share Docs, Sheets, and Slides documents with up to 100 people at the same time with just a link. Here’s how to do it.
How to Find and Delete Large Files across Google Drive, Photos, and Gmail
If you’re running out of free space on your Google account, you can easily find and delete the largest documents in your Google Drive, Gmail, or Photos accounts. Here’s how.
How to Delete Data and Free up Space in Google Drive
It’s easy to run out of space on Google Drive, since it stores data across much of your Google account. Luckily, it’s also easy to delete data and free up some room. Here’s how to do it.
How to Check How Much Google Account Storage You Have Left
Every Google account comes with free storage, but if that’s not enough for you, more can be purchased. Regardless of how much you have, you probably want to keep tabs on how much you’re using. We’ll show you how….
How to Limit Responses in Google Forms
Google Forms is a great way to collate responses from others online, whether it’s for a job or a research project. Limiting the responses manually is possible, but you’ll need to install add-ons to limit them automatically. H…
How to Export Your Google Drive Files
Google Drive is one of the most trusted services for storing and organizing your data on the cloud. But accidents happen, so it’s important to have your files and documents backed up locally. With Google’s data export too…
How to Customize Google Forms With Themes, Images, and Fonts
Google Forms is the easiest way to make a fillable form online. Most Google Forms look similar, but you can make your form stand out and fit with your event, website, or company’s branding.
How to Use the Google Drive Progressive Web App
With Google moving from Chrome apps, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) seem to be rapidly replacing them. YouTube Music, Google Maps, and Google Photos have all joined the ranks, and now Google Drive is on the list as well….
How to Set Up and Use Google Drive on Your Mac
While Apple users can easily use the iCloud storage service, it comes with only 5 GB of free storage. Rather than paying extra, you could switch to using Google Drive on your Mac, giving you extra space and tools in the proce…
How to Change the Owner of a File in Google Drive
By default, you’re the owner of any file you upload or create on Google Drive. However, if you want to transfer ownership of a file to someone else, it’s an easy process. Here’s how.
How to Use rclone to Back Up to Google Drive on Linux
There’s still no official Linux client for Google Drive, but you can back up to your Google Drive using the rclone utility right from the command line. We show you how.
How to Save Gmail Attachments to Google Drive
While you can access Gmail attachments by opening the related message deep within Google’s client, it’s not very convenient. You need a central location to access saved documents and images. This guide shows you how to save G…
How to Assign Tasks in Google Drive
When collaborating on files in Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, and Slides), it’s easy to lose sight of who’s working on specific parts of a project. With Google Drive, you can assign tasks to another collaborator on your team….
