Don't worry. Your files are and will remain safe. In 2012, Google created an app to help users keep the same files both on the computer and in Google Apps. This app has always been inconsistent and the technology department doesn't support its use as a result. However, our environment is open and the app hasn't been blocked, so people in our system have independently chosen to use it.
Google will drop all support for this app in March 2018. Get ready. There is a replacement for this app, but there are more reliable strategies. We can help you.
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**Make the web-based version of Google Apps your main platform.** Start at https://drive.google.com instead of ending there. Make the files on your computer the duplicates. If your computer is lost or stolen, you'll always have files online - ready for you anywhere and anytime.
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There are other reasons to solely use the web-based GDrive ...
Version history is incredibly powerful. If you don't know about it, learn here. Please ask us if you have questions or need help.
Sharing is caring. The collaborative features in Google Apps can't be done seamlessly anywhere else. There are settings to maintain the integrity of a document. People in our district have reported that sharing documents has saved them time and allowed them to get more authentic participation from groups of people.
Access your files from anywhere at anytime.
