


Google also offers a Google Drive desktop client for both Mac and PC. As a user, you can either use the Google Chrome browser or Chrome devices like the Chromebook. In order to take advantage of offline access, your G Suite admin needs to enable offline access to Google Docs editors. Google Drive allows you work on files even when you lack an internet connection, automatically syncing changes once a connection is restored. Wi-Fi during plane flights is expensive in rural areas, it’s hard to find, but with offline access you can make adjustments when the time calls for it-not when it’s convenient. If your organization is using G Suite, it’s essential that you know how to use Drive to its full potential. What started with humble-and admittedly limited-beginnings as Google Docs has transformed into a storage and collaboration powerhouse that serves as the focal point for G Suite and the centerpiece for many workers. With an increasing number of companies moving towards full cloud office adoption, Google Drive usage is only going to rise. Google Drive is now ingrained in the daily lives of millions of people, many of whom rely on it for work. For a tool still in its infancy, it’s remarkable how quickly it has inspired the question, “How did I live without it?” It’s hard to believe that Google Drive is just three years old … yes, really.

The third post in a brand-new series on the BetterCloud Monitor: The Cloud Office Transformation Series will continue to explore transformational applications for cloud office systems that change the way people work on a daily basis.
