
Learn to create a Google account, sign in to Google Drive, upload and create files, share files, and use backup and sync to synchronize with your computer for easy access.
Explore Google Drive as a storage and synchronization service with 15 gigabytes of free storage, enabling access from anywhere and creation and sharing of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms.
Create a Google account to use Google Drive by following step-by-step sign-up, choosing a username, verifying a phone number, and landing on the Google Drive home page.
Explore the Google Drive homepage layout, access My Drive, Shared with me, recent, and trash, create folders and files with the New button, and manage storage.
Learn how to create folders and upload files in Google Drive, then create Google Docs or Sheets, and organize items in My Drive and inside nested folders.
Explore drive file actions like preview, open with, move to, rename, view details, make a copy, download, and trash, plus restore options and Google Docs storage notes.
Learn how to share Google Drive files and control access with emails, editors, commenters, and viewers, using shareable links and fine-grained privacy settings.
Navigate Google Drive advanced settings to manage storage, offline access, file conversion, notifications, and app integrations for efficient collaboration and file organization.
Explore Google Drive storage: a 15-gigabyte cap across your Google account and upgrade options from 100 gigabytes to two terabytes. Learn about supported file types and previews for uploads.
Explore Google Drive's recent activity and file history by viewing details and activity tabs, tracking uploads, moves, shares, and folder changes to manage items across Google Drive.
Upload a Microsoft Word file to Google Drive, preview and convert it to a Google Doc, then edit and download back as Word or other formats.
Download and install Google Drive backup and sync to synchronize files between Google Drive and your computer, and choose folders to back up or sync.
Configure Google Drive backup and sync to keep a local folder in sync with the cloud, handling renames, deletions, restores, and offline access nuances.
The wrap-up confirms you now have essential Google Drive knowledge and related tools like Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Keep, while inviting feedback for future, more productive courses.
Hi there! Welcome to my Google Drive 2023 course. My name is Kevin O'Brien and I'll be your Drive Coach!
WELCOME!
Interested in learning all about Google Drive? Then you've come to the right place! Whether you're an absolute beginner or just looking to freshen up your current Google Drive knowledge, then this is the course for you. I'll guide you through all the steps required to get up to scratch in no time, most importantly in a fun and helpful way.
BECOME A DRIVE GENIUS!
There are a lot of cloud storage applications out there on the market, but Google Drive is shining through as the most efficient and user-friendly application of them all. Ensure that your important documents are all backed up and in order. For business or personal use, Google Drive has you covered.
I'll take you through the most important functions of Google Drive to help you become a Drive Genius! Together we'll cover Drive's most useful functions including:
Creating and Uploading Files
File organisation
Sharing with other Google accounts
Storage capabilities
Adding and Editing Microsoft files on Drive
Using Drive's Backup & Sync Tool
Plus much much more...
I've divided this course up into bite-sized video lectures to help you get on track easier and quicker. Before you'll know it you'll be saving so much time using Drive so you can spend more time on other projects. So put the kettle on, make yourself a cup of coffee and let's get started! :)