Google Drive is a handy place to store your data, and it comes with a regular Gmail account. You can get more out of it by tying it to Windows File Explorer.

Uploading and downloading files from Google Drive is a great way to transfer files between devices and share them with others.

Downloading a file or folder from Google Drive can generally be accomplished by right clicking or selecting the three dots next to the item's name.

Currently there are two desktop sync solutions for using Google Drive – Drive File Stream, which is for business users, and Backup and Sync, which is designed for personal use.

How to upload files to Google Drive from your phone Now that you know what Google Drive is, start uploading files and use your storage space. You can create folders and subfolders for further ...