Instant Google Drive starter : use Google Drive to safely store and access your files online in the cloud using your web browser, phone, or table / Mike Procopio.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Procopio, Mike.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Google.

Computer file sharing.

Cloud computing.

Electronic data processing--Distributed processing.

Electronic data processing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (82 p.)

Place of Publication:

Birmingham : Packt Pub., 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book is a Starter which teaches you how to use Google Drive practically. This book is perfect for people of all skill levels who want to enjoy the benefits of using Google Drive to safely store their files online and in the cloud. It's also great for anyone looking to learn more about cloud computing in general. Readers are expected to have an Internet connection and basic knowledge of using the internet.

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Credits; About the author; About the reviewers; www.packtpub.com; packtLib.packtpub.com; Table of Contents; Instant Google Drive Starter; So, what is Google Drive?; What can you do with Google Drive?; First steps for using Google Drive; The Google Drive user interface; 1 - Files list; 2 - Toolbars; 3 - Context menu; 4 - Navigation panel; 5 - Preview panel; 6 - Search bar; 7 - Create and upload buttons; Quick start - creating content in Google Drive; Creating new documents with the built-in applications; Creating a document; Working with your new document

Saving your data with the built-in applications Collaborating with others on your document; Working with your new document in Google Drive; Uploading files from your computer; Example - uploading individual files; The upload progress window; Uploading files using drag-and-drop; The upload settings menu; Uploading folders; Managing your storage in Google Drive; Uploading files with the Google Drive sync program; Top 7 features you'll want to know about; Working with files and folders; Opening and downloading files; Previewing files; Creating a new folder; Moving a file into a folder

Deleting files Searching for files; Searching with keywords; Searching with filters; Combination searches; Searching by people; Sharing files with other people; The Sharing settings screen; Example - sharing a file; Updating your settings; Using third-party add-on applications; What can you do with Drive Apps?; Installing Drive Apps; Using Drive Apps; Managing your installed Drive Apps; Using the Google Drive sync program; Sync examples; File syncing basics; Downloading and installing Google Drive; Working with the Google Drive sync program; Choosing which folders to sync

Using Google Drive on your phone or tablet Installing the Google Drive app for Android; Installing the Google Drive App for iPhone or iPad; Using the Mobile App; Access your files and create new ones, wherever you are!; People and places you should get to know; Official sites for Google Drive; Articles and tutorials; Community; Blogs

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9781782160496

1782160493

9781299198364

1299198368

OCLC:

829461596