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How to Delete Files from Google Drive on Mobile and PC

Is your Google Drive full? Learn how to delete multiple, orphaned, and shared Google Drive files as well as how to delete by type and size.

How to See the Number of Files in a Google Drive Folder

Don’t want to manually count your files in Google Drive? Learn how to find the number of files in a Google Drive folder.

How to Add Google Drive to File Explorer

This tutorial shows how to add Google Drive to File Explorer and access your files on Google Drive without using a web browser.

How to Check How Much Google Storage You Have Left

Since 2021, Google has offered 15GB of free storage spread across three apps. But what happens when you’re getting close to the limit?

How to Recover Deleted Text Messages on Android

If you accidentally deleted important SMS messages, you may not get them back. Learn how to recover deleted text messages on Android.

Can’t Upload Files to Google Drive? Here Are Some Fixes

If you are having issues with Google Drive where it cannot upload files and videos, here are some effective solutions to fix the issue.

13 Free Alternatives to Microsoft Visio

Tired of Microsoft Visio’s high costs? Try out a free Visio alternative instead. Alternatives to Microsoft Visio can be just as useful.

How to Open ZIP and RAR Files in Google Drive

Be default, Google Drive won’t let you work with Zip or RAR files. Here we show you how to open Zip files in Google drive with downloading them.

How to Convert Google Docs to Microsoft Word (and Vice Versa)

Need a copy of Google Docs in Word? Learn how to easily convert your Google Docs to Microsoft Word in a few simple steps to use offline.

How to Integrate Your Google Account into GNOME Shell

Gnome shell provides an easy way for you to access your Google files in the desktop. Here’s how to integrate your Google account into GNOME Shell.

How to Back Up Files to Google Drive on Linux

Linux users can automatically back up files to Google drive using the open-source package google-drive-ocamlfuse and the cron utility

How to Add Face ID Authentication to Google Drive App on iOS

Do you have Google Drive installed on your iPhone/iPad? You’ll learn here how to add Face ID authentication to Google Drive on iOS.

How to Transfer Google Drive Files to Another Account

Moving Google Drive files is not complicated, but it can be time-consuming. Here are a few ways to transfer your Google Drive files to another account.

10 Tips and Tricks for Using Google Drive

Google Drive is more than just a file dump. The following Google Drive tips and tricks help you achieve more simplicity and efficiency for day-to-day work.

How to Free Up Space in Google Drive

Your Google Drive account comes with only 15GB of storage space shared with different Google services. Here’s how you can free up space in Google Drive.

How to Use Google Drive to Maximize Productivity

Other than being a cloud storage service, Google Drive also comes with some useful features. Here is how to use Google Drive to maximize productivity.

How to Open and Edit Remote Files from Google Drive in LibreOffice

LibreOffice added support for opening and editing remote files saved on another location. Here is how to edit remote files from Google Drive in LibreOffice.

Best Microsoft Office Alternatives for macOS

If you just got a Mac but are questioning whether to buy Office all over again, there are several Microsoft Office alternatives for Mac you can choose from.

A Complete List of Google Drive Clients for Linux

Google doesn’t provide an official Google Drive client for Linux. Here we have compiled a complete list of all the unofficial Google Drive clients for Linux.

How to Mount Google Drive in Ubuntu

Google Drive is an excellent resource for accessing your files from anywhere. Learn how to mount Google Drive in Ubuntu and access your files from Nautilus.

How to Send a Mail Merge in Gmail

Gmail doesn’t have a mail merge feature by default. This article explains how to easily create and send a mail merge in Gmail, using Google Docs and an addon.

A Simple Trick to Sync Multiple Google Drive Accounts on Desktop

The default Google Drive app does not allow you to sync multiple Google Drive accounts. Luckily, there is this workaround that you can use.

How to Get the Most Out of Google Drive for Android

Google Drive for Android comes with its own set of tips and tricks. The following tips will help you get things done faster with Google Drive on your Android phone.

How to Effectively Search for Files and Folders in Google Drive

It can be difficult to search for a file in Google Drive if you stored many of files in it. Here are some effective ways to search for files in Google Drive.

Google Drive Is (Almost) Dead. What Can You Do About It?

Last July Google decided to pull the plug on Google Drive and wanted its users to move to the new Backup and Sync. Here’s how to setup Backup and Sync.

The Best Free Alternatives for Microsoft Office

Looking for Microsoft Office alternatives? Tired of paying the high fee for Microsoft Office? Check out our top free alternatives for Microsoft Office.

Top 4 Markdown Editors for Google Drive

Even though Google Drive doesn’t support Markdown, there are a few markdown editors for Google Drive that will improve your Drive/Markdown relationship.

How to Easily Scan Documents to PDF on Android

With your smartphone, you can now scan documents without a computer and a bulky peripheral. Here’s how you can scan documents to PDF on Android.

How to Switch from iOS to Android Using Google Drive Backup

Switching phones within the Android or iOS ecosystem isn’t too hard these days. Here’s how you can easily switch from iOS to Android using the Google drive app.

How to Set an Expiry Date for Google Drive Share Links

Looking for a way to share files in Google Drive for a limited time? This script allows you to set an expiry date for Google Drive share links.

How to Install and Configure Overgrive Google Drive Client on Linux

Linux doesn’t have an official Google Drive Client. OverGrive is a third-party Google Drive client that aims to provide a complete desktop solution. Check it out.

What Do You Find Challenging About Using Cloud Storage?

Cloud storage has been revolutionary for computer and mobile users, yet not everyone is using it. What do you find challenging about using cloud storage?

How to Back Up WhatsApp to Google Drive in Android

If you’re a WhatsApp user, you can now back up WhatsApp to Google Drive. This tutorial will show you how.

Ask the Writers: Which Cloud Storage Service Do You Use

There are so many different cloud storage services available now, we asked our expert writers, “Which cloud storage service do you use?” Here’s what they said.

How to Convert Images to Text (OCR) With Google Drive

Rather than using an expensive OCR software, you can now use Google Drive to convert image to text. Here’s how you can do so.

Dedicated Google Docs and Sheets Apps Have Come To Android – Here’s How They Work

Google has released two new Android apps for Google Docs and Google Sheets which saves us from having to dig around within Google Drive for docs and sheets.

Using the Google Drive Form Feature as an Organizational Tool

Google Drive has a hidden function with Forms, and while it creates great surveys and quizzes, it can also be used as a useful organizational tool.

How To Fix Google Drive Crashing Finder In OS X Mavericks

If you are having the Google Drive crashing Finder issue after ugradng to Mavericks, here is the temporary solution to fix it.

What’s The Difference Between Google Drive And Quickoffice, And Which Should You Use?

The newly released Quickoffice comes with features similar to Google Drive. So what are the differences between them and which one shoud you use?

How to Create QR Code in Google Drive

There are tons of ways to create QR code. If you are a Google Drive user, here is one quick way to create R code in Google Document

Google Drive vs. MS Office Web Apps

Google Drive vs Office Web apps: You probably have heard of both of them. We’re going to put them head-to-head and see which one takes home the trophy.

Adding Dropbox and Google Drive to Microsoft Office 2013

By default, Office gives you the option to store your data on SkyDrive. But what if you have an account on Dropbox that you use a lot? This article will explain how to add the third-party cloud storage services Dropbox and Google Drive to Office.

Edit Google Drive Videos Inside Chrome With WeVideo

What if you left your laptop at home and there is an urgent need to edit a video that you saved in Google Drive? Thankfully you can make use of WeVideo to edit the video directly in Google Drive.

Play Music In Google Drive with DriveTunes [Chrome]

it’s not possible to play music in Google Drive, but installing a Chrome extension allows users to play music straight from the Google Drive directory,

How To Read ODT Documents Inside Your Browser

Various web services can open Microsoft Office files with ease, but what about files created with LibreOffice? The good thing is, you can also read ODT document in your browser as well.

How to Password Protect a Spreadsheet in Google Drive

Google Drive offers a lot of features for users, but some of the basics have always been missing, such as password protection. Here is how you can password protect a spreadsheet in Google Drive.

How to Share Photos from Google Drive to Google+

Do you like to store photos in both your Google Drive and Google+ accounts? If so, it only makes sense that Google allows us to share photos from Google Drive to Google+ account in just a few clicks. Since the option is hidden by default, you may not be aware that this is even possible.

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