Google Drive for Desktop
March 30, 2021
Google Drive for Desktop- #85
You are probably familiar with and/or possibly using Google Backup & Sync
or Google File Stream.
Not too long ago, Google came out with Google File Stream. When Google released Google File Stream, they realized end users were still using both, Backup & Sync and File Stream. Therefore, Google is planning to unify these sync clients, bringing the most used features from both File Stream and Backup and Sync to create one tool,
the Google Drive for Desktop tool.
Please do not uninstall the Backup & Sync yourself.
If you currently have Drive File Stream, it will update itself and you will not need to take any action. Drive File Stream will soon update to Google Drive for Desktop.
What Do I Need to Do?
We want to make sure that all Backup & Sync users have switched over to Google Drive for Desktop before Google forces the transition. Therefore, please put in a technology ticket and your campus technician will uninstall Backup & Sync and install Google Drive for Desktop. We want to make sure all files get transitioned correctly.
If you have Google File Stream, you do not need to do anything at this time.
MWISD Instructional Technology Specialist
As the Instructional Technology Specialist, I will strive to serve the academic and digital needs of our students and provide equitable opportunities to prepare students for our ever-changing global community.
I will strive to assist teachers in appropriately incorporating and implementing technology in their classroom by being available for one-on-one meetings, PLCs, staff meetings, and providing professional development that meets our teacher's technology needs.
Email: jmartin@mwisd.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/mwisd.net/edtech/instructional-technology?authuser=0
Location: 906 Southwest 5th Avenue, Mineral Wells, TX, USA
Phone: 940 325 6404
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Twitter: @janaleemartin
Works Cited
"New Google Drive Desktop App to Replace Backup ... - MacRumors." 5 Feb. 2021, https://www.macrumors.com/2021/02/05/google-backup-and-sync-drive-file-stream-unified/. Accessed 26 Mar. 2021.
"Compare Backup and Sync & Google Drive for ... - Google Support." https://support.google.com/drive/answer/7638428?hl=en. Accessed 26 Mar. 2021.