Google is launching a new backup feature in late June 2017 that will allow users to back up data from any folder on their hard drive straight to Google Drive.

Origen: Google Drive Backup and Sync feature offers full backup alternative to Apple Time Machine – TechRepublic

 

The 3 big takeaways for TechRepublic readers

  1. Google Drive’s Backup and Sync feature, launching June 28, will allow users to back up files to Google Drive from any folder on their computer.
  2. The feature will be an extension of Google Drive for Mac/PC, and will respect the user’s existing settings.
  3. Google will also soon be launching Drive File Stream, a streaming data storage option for enterprise users.