If you already have a Google account – great news! You already have 15GB of free storage waiting. Google Drive’s success is based on helpful collaboration features and built-in connections with Google’s suite of products and services, as opposed to the lack of such commodities at competitors like DropBox and Apple’s iCloud service. Using a cloud storage service like Google Drive provides a number of benefits, including faster file sharing and a remote backup source. Google Drive is well-known for its free apps, simplicity of use, and integration with Gmail and other Google services. Here’s how to take a step closer by syncing Google Drive with either a Mac or a PC Some say your files don’t truly exist until there are copies of them on at least three devices.