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About Google Drive
Google Drive is a cloud-based storage platform that allows users and teams to store, access, and share files in one secure place.
Google drive is extremely easy to use, their collaborations features are amazing, the fact that everything is immediately saved on the cloud is the best.
The only trouble I've had with Google Drive has to do with the windows software which has caused me some problems.
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The Cloud Companion You Cannot Live Without!
Comments: a generally positive experience, especially when I valued accessibility, collaboration, and integration with other Google services. Its user-friendly interface and seamless syncing make file management straightforward.
Pros:
Google Drive is cloud-based, allowing users to access their files from any device with an internet connection.
Cons:
The 15 GB of free storage is shared across Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos, which can be limiting.
Great Work Access Tool
Comments: It has make my team more productive and allowed me to work on-the-go much easier.
Pros:
My file are accessible from all my devices, I can share files easily, I can collaborate quickly, and it’s super easy on my Chromebook. Plus, limiting access to certain people or sharing certain file with my other accounts allows for control over who has access to what and when.
Cons:
Probably my only issues with google drive has been the lack of special features like mail merge, and I’ve had to adjust to not having the simplicity of multiple folder windows that I can drag and drop to. There are ways to do it, but you have to do a bit of dancing.
Manage and control my files in Drive
Comments: Through the Drive application, I can receive or share my files, and also save a group of files with a common subject within a folder, thus facilitating dealing with those files. I can also save and share files in different formats, such as images, PDF files, drawings, and sometimes programs.
Pros:
I liked some things about it: First, reading some files or seeing pictures without having to download them, and also sending them to my friends and employers. The possibility of merging a large number of files within a folder, especially if the files are dedicated to a specific topic Drive deals with many file formats, such as Word, PDF, JPG, IMG, and links, which shortens the addition of many programs. It also works through Windows, Android, Mac, and the App Store.
Cons:
The disadvantages of this application are that it is difficult to arrange folders and files in it, and it also does not work at low internet speeds. In addition, it takes a long time to open the file through it, which forces me to download the file and open it through another program. It also has limited download capacity, which forces me to create multiple accounts
Your everyday tool for sync-work
Comments: Whether I need to do collaborative work with Draw.io for example, or if i have to do a GroceryShop list with checkboxes to check later in my phone, i use google drive for that. I can arrange my folders the way i want, even with files that don't own but are shared to me by creating shortcuts. If i'm ever at the computer, more times than not, i open Google Drive as well.
Pros:
It's a platform that is always online, with very high quality tools and an overall very high quality aesthetic including it's functionality. It can be used in almost all browsers. You can have your files almost instantly available everywhere and synchronized
Cons:
Probably doesn't work well in older computers. All of it's tools are web based and there is no desktop application (aside from the one that syncs up your files in your computer)
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Best online drive ever
Comments: My experience with Drive has been 99% positive, I have all my important documents, my notes with Keep, all my office documents, I can see everything from my phone anywhere in the world, I can share with just one click, it's the best
Pros:
It has a variety of plugins and online software that allows you to do everything from any device
Cons:
It is a bit difficult to see the size of each file because it is not presented first hand.
Leading Cloud Storage Platform
Comments: The best cloud storage platform although very few features are limited
Pros:
The best part is the integration of it with countless platforms
Cons:
the only thing i didnt like is the limited storage space of 15gb you get with a free account and the upload speed could be better
Highly Recommended
Comments: It is very easy to use and accessibility of my files make life easier and work fun. The ease of sharing files at different levels of access- viewer, commenter and editor.
Pros:
The cloud storage. Knowing that I can log in to my gmail account from any phone, tablet or laptop and having all my files and folders intact.
Cons:
None for now. I enjoy using google drive and it is my go-to everytime.
Great for collaborating!
Comments: Google Drive offers seamless cloud storage. It's a great and generous starting porting to save documents, photos, and videos!
Pros:
I am able to access all my drives in a variety of platforms.
Cons:
There is a limited free storage space to use it. If you want more space, you must pay more.
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Incredibly Useful for Team
Pros:
Easy collaboration. Makes working with other team members seamless.
Cons:
integration with MacOs is less than ideal.
Drive Review
Comments: My overall experience has been wonderful.
Pros:
I love how easy it is to use. It’s so incredibly practical.
Cons:
I guess I would have to say how the layout for the files was a little confusing to figure out at first.
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Google Drive - My Go-To Cloud Storage System for Personal, Work, and Business
Comments: I've used Google Drive for years, and anticipate that I will continue to do so for many years to come. It makes it easy for me to separate my cloud files between personal, work, and business. Google Drive remains to be my go-to cloud storage system, and I don't anticipate that I will switch to anywhere else.
Pros:
I love being able to seamlessly store my Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides, and other files all in once space. It helps that all of the files I create with the Google apps are automatically saved into my Google Drive. Sharing files is also intuitive and quick. I should also note that it's easy to swap between Google Accounts to access one's different Google Drives. For instance, I have a separate one for personal use, my work, and my business.
Cons:
My biggest gripe is Google Drive's sorting system. If you don't have a proper file/folder organization system set up yourself, the Drive becomes easily disorganized. I've had my personal Drive since high school, and it can be cumbersome to find certain files given how many I have. Thankfully, I have a better file/folder organization system in place for my work and business Drives.
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The best free cloud based data storage available.
Comments: Probably the best file repository software you can get for free. I have been using it since it's inception and it has only gotten better.
Pros:
Even on slower connections uploads are relatively fast with no data loss.
Cons:
The lack of virus scanning on larger files.
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Who Cannot Kive Without Google Deive
Comments: Who cannot live without Google Drove? You can attach larger files, including videos to field and restrict who can view them. Gotta love it for that alone.
Pros:
Easy to manage and better in many cases than even drop box
Cons:
Access to files and videos can sometimes be tricky.
The perfect cloud storage solution!
Comments: I use Google Drive for EVERYTHING - from Google Docs to family photos. I love that I can easily access my files via different devices and that the storage space is FREE! I canceled my Dropbox because I rely on Google Drive for all my cloud storage needs!
Pros:
I absolutely love Google Drive! Why? - FREE - Enough storage for all of my needs - Easy to use & syncs across devices - Simple to invite people to collab or share a file
Cons:
I don't have anything I don't like about Google Drive! I recommend it to all my friends.
Google Drive Makes everything run smoother
Comments: I have been using Google Drive personally, and for business for the last 6 years now, and I am so impressed with it.
Pros:
Allows use to access files, from any device, anywhere, anytime. Also looks extremely professional when using for business.
Cons:
Nothing really, as there is a free version, and a paid version.
Google Drive is essential
Comments: I use Google drive every single day. Comes with 15gb free memory. Would love for the memory storage increased at no extra fee.
Pros:
Easy to use, able to open various file types Documents, PDf, spreadsheets, photos, etc.
Cons:
It is not considered secure. Not easy to request signatures on documents.
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Google Drive makes business easier
Comments: My experience with Google drive has been nothing but easily and delightful.
Pros:
I like that I can install Google Drive on my desktop to quickly and easily access my files with the added bonus of being able to download the app for my phone and access my content from other devices at any time.
Cons:
There's nothing that I don't like about Google Drive, it's been a huge benefit for my business, being able to setup a cloud based storage system for access from any device at any time from any location.
Best for data availability on any device.
Comments: My experience with Google drive is excellent.Recently my laptop broke and I thought I have lost all my data but thanks to google drive it's save.also sharing work has become very easy. It saves a lot of time
Pros:
Data storage at one place and availability on every device
Cons:
So far I am satisfied yet they can offer some more data storage
Google Drive nothing special
Comments: My overall experience was neutral there’s nothing that really stands out to me that makes me say this app is my go to hands down #1 every time and it’s really annoying about the manual upload of the files if they could fix that I would probably use it far more than the once or twice a year that I use it now
Pros:
I like how it is automatically linked to my Gmail and other Google accounts so that I have everything linked together and its super easy to use to a point
Cons:
The way that the files are stored they aren’t in any sort of order a file with today’s date would be at the very end next to a file that has a date from 4 years ago. Also I don’t like how you have to manually upload all the files that you are wanting to store on drive that’s just a tad bit annoying.
My Most Reliable Source
Comments: i overall would highly suggest anyone with a google account to check out google drive. it is great for files, pictures, important documents, and more, i use to share files and pictures with my crew and also use personally. my only thing being i wish the speed would be better and sure it would if i bought additional storage, but as far as that goes, i have adequate amount and have used Google Drive now two years i know for certain, maybe longer, id have to double check.
Pros:
free as long as you have a google account, and integrates well with all my other apps. ive had it now almost two years and i love it. you can buy additional storage, if needed, but so far, i havent had to buy anything. google is very generous when it comes to what they are willing to do for their clients.
Cons:
sometimes it has a lag time to pages loading. especially with pictures.file sharing tends to be slower also, which is why i went 4 stars instead of five
Best cloud software out there
Comments: My overall experience in Google Drive has been very good. We will continue to use it.
Pros:
The ability to work on documents in different locations and with different members of our team
Cons:
Very rarely the drive will stop working on a computer and we have to reload it – but that’s a very minor problem .

Essential tool
Comments: It has everything I need for personal/work storage and collaboration.
Pros:
It supports several types of formats which is very important, from simple images and PDF to other types of documents. I can also configure privacy settings for access and collaboration. I have used google drive for years and without a doubt its most favorable feature is the synchronization; it is fast and it is secure, it gives me the freedom to access my files from any of my devices.
Cons:
It is simple and if you are going to work on a large scale with this cloud service you will have to pay, but it is not a disadvantage as such, only that its basic and free version is more than enough for moderate use over the years, not business, anyway it is still affordable compared to others.
Google Drive, the safest place to keep files.
Comments: Google Drive offers the safest files cloud storage space that help keep all my files both personal and work files safe. It makes it possible to access my files from any device. My experience with Google Drive has been a fantastic one and i have had great success storing and managing my files and documents.
Pros:
Google Drive has the most advanced security features for data protection that help keep all the stored files and documents safe from any malicious attacks in likes of malware. It help categorize and organize files making it easy to access them. Uploading documents and files to Google Drive is very easy. Google Drive also has a file sharing function that help share files securely directly from the storage space. It offers very efficient file backup options that allows easy retrieving of any accidentally lost file.
Cons:
There is nothing least helpful in Google Drive. All features are efficient and has never failed.

Maybe just a tweak
Comments: Overall its a great program, just needs a little tweaking.
Pros:
I loved having all my important documents an photos all in one place
Cons:
I really didnt like the amount of spam pictures i would recieve if i had my nearby share on. It was an obscene amount.
Great product, increases efficiency
Comments: In general, Google Drive increases productivity and is great for collaboration and sharing
Pros:
I was introduced to it without prior knowledge of Google and found it pretty intuitive and easy to use for the most part
Cons:
It was not the Drive itself but rather my lack of knowledge of how to use it-I kept misplacing things I had created. I also do not like the commenting feature on documents as it is easy to miss things