There are also specific options users can set to dictate how file deletions are handled, and users can choose to upload photos at a lower quality if space is a concern.īackup and Sync is available starting today through Google Drive and Google Photos. In addition to specific folders on a Mac or PC, Backup and Sync can also automatically import files from SD cards and USB devices when a camera, SD card, or other device is connected to a computer. From there, the selected folders will be continually backed up to Google's services, providing an alternative to Time Machine and making it easier to automatically store important files in the cloud. Mac: Open the Finder, click 'Applications', drag 'Backup and Sync' to the 'Trash' at the bottom, navigate to the Go menu, select 'Library', and delete the 'Application Support / Google / Drive' folder. To use Backup and Sync, Google Drive/Photos users just need to download the app and then choose the folders they want to back up. Follow the normal steps to uninstall Google Backup and Sync on your computer. You can choose which files to be available on the PC and. Get Google Photos editing features, Google Store rewards, and more. The new app is meant to replace the existing Google Photos desktop uploader and Drive for Mac/PC. Once connected with your Google Account, the software can sync files between your PC and Google Drive. Drag any files & folders to the Google Drive folder and they are uploaded. See Sync content between your Mac and iPhone, iPad, or. To set up syncing via Wi-Fi, you must first connect your device with a cable, select your device in the sidebar, and turn on the syncing over Wi-Fi option. Google today announced the launch of Backup and Sync, a new app for Macs and PCs that's designed to back up files and photos safely in Google Drive and Google Photos. Click the Google Backup & Sync icon in the menu bar and Open Google Drive folder. If you have an iPhone (with iOS 5 or later) or iPad, you can sync when your Mac and device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

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