Google Drive at Colgate

Google Drive is now available at Colgate! Google Drive is a cloud storage solution a lot like DropBox and it will be taking over what is currently Google Docs. Don't be alarmed when you transition because your documents will all be in Google Drive. You start with 5GB and we are looking into ways of provisioning more storage as necessary.

Some Cool Features:

• Upload anything as long as you have space
• Google Drive Viewer can view multiple file types such as word, photoshop, autocad.....many more
• Accessible from mobile devices
• Desktop client for syncing files across multiple computers and devices

Here is an example of how it could work for you: You have an Adobe Photoshop file you want to present but the computer you will be presenting on doesn't have photoshop. You could either export the file as a picture and then email it to yourself or you could save the file to your Google Drive and use the viewer to show the file anywhere you have access to the Internet, including your mobile phone. And as a bonus Google will keep a revision history for you just in case you want to revert to a previous version.

As of this date Google Drive is available but requires you to take a few steps to upgrade Documents to Drive. If you would like to try Google Drive go to drive.google.com and click on "Get started with 5GB free". The link will take you through a series of prompts that will set up your drive and also provide you with a link to download the client for your computer. For more information on how to use Google Drive click here. If you would like additional help using Google Drive email itshelp@colgate.edu with your request. Also don't forget to tune into our webinar on Google drive August 29.