Google Drive: the Google Drive that that you never knew !
1. Save images and web pages directly to Google Drive.
During your intense internet surfing, sometimes you want to save interesting images and other web contents. If this is the case, then the extension "Save to Google Drive" will please you! As its name suggests, the extension allows you to save Web contents into the Google Drive in a click.
2. Attach files to Gmail from Google Drive.
The inter connectivity of Google services is undoubtedly the strength of the Mountain View company. So when your files are too heavy to be sent with Gmail, you can use Google Drive to save the files and then use the file link in Gmail.
3. Find applications you want to use in the Google Chrome store.
As I told you earlier, Google Drive is the high-end service from Google. So it is not surprising to find dozens and dozens of applications that allow you to do everything ... and anything with! Google Drive. Go for a ride on the Chrome Web Store , and you will find applications to create forms, merge PDF files, manage tasks, etc.. with the Google Drive.
4. keyboard shortcuts to increase productivity.
Google Drive allows you to use keyboard shortcuts for direct navigation in your web browser. Copy, paste, insert a link, print, italicize, you can manage all these actions using Keyboard shortcuts. Just learn to manage Google Drive from your keyboard you will be surprised how your productivity will make sense for sure!
To find a list of keyboard shortcuts, you have to use the Google Support .
5. Edit and enhance photos in the Google Drive.
By installing extensions Pixlr Express and Pixlr Editor , you will have access to the image editing functionality in the Google Drive itself. Right-click on an image to edit, and select one of two editing options. The image stored in Google Drive image is automatically sent to the Pixlr website. You can edit a photo and add over 250 effects!
6. Go to Google Drive ... even offline!
Zero Internet connectivity and air travel should not prevent you from working on Google Drive. Configure offline access to enjoy the following features even when you do not have Internet access:
- open spreadsheets and Google documents,
- edit files stored in Google Drive folder, etc..
7. Transform Google Drive into a music player.
"Drive Music" is an extension for Google Chrome that lets you listen to your favorite music directly from Google Drive. After having authorized access to the Google Drive, you will find all the audio and songs that you stored in Google Drive in the Drive Music extension where you will be able to play music online.
