I walk through how I use Google Drive on my iPhone to stay organized and manage files. I show how to sign in, switch between accounts, upload photos and documents, and create folders to keep everything neat. I also explain how to share files, make them ...

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To get everything seamlessly backed up to the cloud, tap your Google account profile picture (top right), then Backup. Turn the backup toggle switch to on, and the syncing will get underway, with the current status of the backup shown on the same page. You can then access further settings by tapping the gear icon (top right).

If you’re looking for a free, convenient spot to chat with your team, family, or coworkers, check out Google Spaces. You can access Google Spaces from Google Chat and Gmail, create spaces that are like rooms to communicate, share files and images, and more.

If typing search operators feels like too much work, you don’t have to memorize them. Just click the sliders icon at the far right of the search bar to open the Advanced search panel. It provides dropdown menus for file type, owner, location, date modified, and whether the file includes mentions of “people” or “names.”