The key difference with Google Workspace apps is that they are online-only: they are accessed through the browser and there are no downloadable versions so an Internet connection is a must. As is the case with OneDrive, Google Drive can open Microsoft Office-based files - such as Word documents - however it cannot open Apple file types. Google Drive works in a similar way to OneDrive in that you have online storage that can be accessed from browsers, desktop clients and mobile apps, and the company also operates its own suite of business-oriented apps under the Workspace banner the most prominent ones are Docs, Sheets, and Slides. There are iOS and Android apps, too, and both computer and smartphone apps give you access to offline files so you don’t necessarily need an Internet connection to access your work (though syncing will be paused until you regain a connection). Using the desktop client, edited files are automatically replaced, as OneDrive deals with syncing in the background with no input from the user.

Any other file types - like Photoshop templates - will need to be downloaded then re-uploaded. This is because only Microsoft Office files can be edited online (using the company’s online versions of the apps).

Yes, it’s smooth and has plenty of user-friendly features like drag-and-drop and plenty of sharing options, but most users will get the best experience from using the desktop client. Like most - if not all - cloud storage services, there is a browser interface for on-the-go access to your files.

Drive also includes a secure storage feature called Personal Vault whose access is protected by two-factor authentication, adding an extra layer of security.

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