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What is Google Drive?

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Google Drive is a cloud-based storage service that enables users to store and access files online. The service syncs stored documents, photos and more across all the user's devices, including mobile devices, tablets and PCs.

Google Drive integrates with the company's other services and systems -- including Google Docs, Gmail, Android, Chrome, YouTube, Google Analytics and Google+. Continue reading from TechTarget

Why Should You Use Google Drive?

Google Drive is a free data storage service offered by Google. With Google Drive you can....

  • Backup your files with up to 15 free GB of storage.
  • Easily share photos, videos, and files with your Gmail contacts.
  • Open and edit Google Drive documents.
  • Download the Google Drive app to have more flexibility on the go.
  • And so much more!

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What are Google Apps?

Google Apps are the free resources that Google offers every person with a Gmail Account. The following are some of the products, or apps, that are offered:

  • Drive
  • Calendar
  • Hangouts
  • Photos
  • Maps
  • News

All of these services are FREE, unless you choose to purchase extra data space from Google. This is not necessary for the average user, and most people do not do so unless they are running a sizable business and storing everything in Google Drive, in which case you could purchase Google Apps for Work.

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