Google streamlines how to encourage backup users and synchronize their files. The company launched a new drive for desktop applications on Mac and Windows.

Drive for desktop will replace the backup and synchronization application (which replaces Google Drive Desktop App in 2018) and drive current files, which for business users. Given that Google Workspace is now available for everyone, it does not make sense to have a separate synchronization method.

This new application combines the best parts of the backup and synchronization and drive stream files, according to Google. You will be able to upload and synchronize your photos and videos in Google photos and drives. There is an option to synchronize external storage devices with cloud too. In addition, you can reflect the file drive on your computer, with a version of the file that is stored locally for faster access.

In addition, you can synchronize local folders like your desktop and document. There is also integration with Microsoft Outlook and meets scheduling, and you will be able to see who edits Microsoft Office files in real time.

Users of file drives don’t have to do much. Google changes the name of the application for driving for the desktop, and it will get features from backup and synchronization in the coming months. Google will request a backup and synchronize the user to switch to the drive for the desktop. From October 1, the backup and synchronization will stop working, so you have to make a transition to keep backing your files with the drive.