To begin with, Google had two different apps for storing or saving data. It was Google drive and Google Photos. With the passage of time, Google merges these services and creates new services.
In 2017, Google left the Google drive project and replaced it with a new service known as Backup and Sync. This tool allows users to save images, and videos like Google Photos and Google Drive allow saving data on the cloud. Now the Backup and Sync app is made for both Windows, Mac, and Android as well.
How Does Backup and Sync App work?
Backup and Sync App offers two functions - Backup and Sync. This app allows users to create a backup of their selected data on Google Drive. Users can also backup files from SD Card and USB Drive.
The backup term is used for the folders which are constantly synced. The changes the user will make to synced data on the computer it will automatically be reflected on the other side.
If we talk Sync, the User can Sync all Google Drive folders. That allows you to access your Drive content on PC even user is offline.
Difference between Google Drive and Backup and Sync?
Google Drive is an app or platform to save and sync data to different devices. It has both a Web version and a mobile app that is downloadable on Android and IOS devices. Backup and Sync is an app for windows and Mac computers to save data on local and it also helps to backup your selected data to your Google Drive Account. It also offers to add photos to Google Photos.
Get Started With Backup and Sync App
After installation of the app, the user will see a similar interface to Google Drive and Google Photos. The Backup and Sync interface but would not allow users to view files. It only allows users to select the files.
When users install and set up the app, User will find the Backup and Sync icon in the Taskbar. Click on that icon then the user will open the monitor bar, Shortcuts, and settings.
Backup Folders to Google Drive
After setting up, the first thing users will be asked to select the folders on computers that users want to Sync to Google. Users will ask by default to select files, Desktop, Documents, and Picture Folders. If users want to pick another folder then navigate to that folder user wants to backup. Users can select more than one folder in different locations on the User's PC.
Monitor Sync Activity
Users can track and view the Sync Data or file from the taskbar. Just click on the Backup and Sync icon to see the current status of data. If Data and Sync app is not syncing the files.
Pause and Resume Sync
At any time, If users are running low on data, the User can pause the sync process on the user's computer. To do that, Backup and Sync shortcut by clicking the three-dot icon. Then select pause and that will paused the data. Click it to resume to Sync data.