If you want to access your Google Drive storage directly from your desktop, here are the three main ways that are available: But you can also use Google Drive for up to 15GB of free cloud storage. If you use any of the G Suite apps – Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides, your files will automatically be stored on your Google Drive. Request a shared drive below.When it comes to cloud storage, Google Drive leads the industry. Documents aren't managed by a single owner, which means you can continue collaborating on work-even if one person leaves the team. Google Shared Drives - Shared Drives are a great solution for storing department or organization resources.Also available without a CMU Google Mail account. Google Keep - Take notes using virtual sticky notes with Google's note-taking app.Google Jamboard - Write and draw together on a virtual whiteboard with up to 50 people at once.Google Forms - Create online surveys, find common meeting times, and more.

Google Drawings - Create diagrams and simple flowcharts, then share your completed creations in this free, Microsoft Visio alternative.Work simultaneously on files for real-time collaboration. Google Docs, Sheets and Slides - The office productivity suite includes apps for creating documents, spreadsheets and presentations.Google Drive for Desktop - Install Google Drive for Desktop and access all of your cloud-based files locally from your computer or mobile device-without downloading them first.Google Cloud Search - Search for your information across Drive, Gmail, Docs, Sheets-basically anywhere Google! Filter to only view items you own.Remember, always log into Google with your Andrew userID and password-do not use your consumer Google account for university business. With your Google at CMU account, you have access to unlimited storage space, and you can even store FERPA-related data. Store and organize files, collaborate on work, and access your information securely from any device, anywhere.

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