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Presentation Overview

  • Backup principles
  • How does Google Drive work
  • What you need to use Google Drive
  • How to access Google Drive from your computer
  • App window overview
  • Uploading documents from your computer
  • Sharing documents
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Resources

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Backup Principles (Onsite & Offsite)

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Backup data to an external HDD and store onsite in a safe and secure place.

Backup data offsite.

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How does Google Drive Work?

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What you need to use Google Drive.

  • Google Account ie Gmail Account

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  • Device ie Computer, Smartphone or Tablet

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  • Internet Connection to Backup Files (Wifi or Mobile Data)

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How to access

  • Open your Gmail

2) Click on Google Apps icon

3) Click on Google Drive icon

How to Access Google Drive from your Browser

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Search bar

App Window Overview

List/grid view

Settings

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Sharing Files

1) Right click on the file.

2) Click Share

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Sharing Files

3) Enter recipient’s email address

4) Choose if you want recipient to be able to edit or not.

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  • Click on the following link https://www.google.com/drive/download/
  • Choose “Personal” and then click “Download”
  • Google Drive Folder will then show up on your Desktop and File Explorer
  • Choose which files you want backed up to Google Drive and drag them into the Google Drive Folder

Downloading the Google Drive App to Your PC

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I upload MS Office docs to Drive?

Yes you can, however it you want to edit them in Drive they will be converted to Google files ie Docs/Sheets/Slides.

What are the benefits of Google Drive?

You can backup all your documents to one place where they are accessible on any computer/smartphone with an internet connection.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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How much does Google Drive cost?

15GB is free | 100GB is $1.99/month | 1TB is $9.99/month�*Up to a 17% discount if paid yearly.

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Resources

Internet - Just do a Google search for “Google Drive tutorials 2018” and you will find many text and video resources to guide you.�Video Intro to Drive (7mins) | Video Intro to Drive (20mins)

Redfern Community Centre - Tuesdays 1-230pm (during school term time)

Reg Murphy Community Centre (Elizabeth Bay) - Thursdays 930-11am (during school term time)

Australian Seniors Computer Club Assoc. (ASCCA) - 9286 3871 | ascca.org.au

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Access Google Classroom

Send me an Email and I will invite you, once you get the invitation email just follow the prompts

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leo@leobirch.org

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Google Classroom Mtg 12noon

Meeting ID: 620 832 0331

Password: 027844

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