The mirror option deploys a full two-way sync, so all your files and folders are stored on your computer and in Google Drive on the web. Make changes at either end, and they sync across to the other.

Sync Across Devices. Google Drive’s syncing capabilities ensure that your files are always up to date, regardless of the device you’re using.

Google Workspace customers with end users who are currently using Backup and Sync can apply for a beta of the new unified Drive for desktop experience, which includes Backup and Sync features.

Last month, we reported that Drive File Stream was being renamed to “Google Drive for desktop.” This name change is part of a broader move in 2021 to unify the current enterprise client with ...

Slowly, Google will port consumer features from Backup and Sync to this newly created Google Drive desktop app. After all the features are ported, the Backup and Sync app will be killed.

This post helps you change location of Google Drive folder on Windows 11/10. You can use some other drive or folder for Backup and Sync tool.

October 1st, 2021: Any users still on Backup and Sync after that point will no longer be able to sign in to Backup and Sync. To continue syncing with Drive and/or Google Photos, users will need to ...