Does the first part of the new Backup and Sync App from Google simply backup "My Computer" or "My Laptop"?
And only the second part of the settings "Google Drive" can sync between devices?
It would be nice, if one could sync the backup folders. Example
- Google Drive Folder: D:/Google Drive
- Also synced Folder: C:/some_folder
From Testing I can still only sync contents within Google Drive. "My Computer" is simply backed up to the cloud, which is a shame.
Moreover, how would I restore the backup folders on my machine if I had to reset the machine?
The documentation is not very clear.
Best Answer
No. Just like the 'other sync' it is bi-directional. You can create a file in your local "test" folder and it will appear in Drive, and you can make a file in the remote location and it will appear in your local "test" folder.
Note however that the remote destination is under "Computers->your device" on the lefthand side of the Drive UI. This 'folder' cannot be selected as a sync target by a third party (i.e. another device). So you can choose to sync either: