Student laptops utilize the application "Google Drive for Desktop" to backup to a student's Breck Google Account.
If you would like a video walkthrough of this process, please see this presentation.
1. Check to see if Google Drive is Running. When running, this icon will appear in the menu bar:
If running, you may click this icon for Activity information, or change preferences.
If this does not appear, Find the application "Google Drive" in your applications folder and open it.
Google Drive for Desktop Setup Procedure
1. Sign in with your Breck Google Account. (your Breck email address and password)
2. Follow the steps for setup in the application.
3. Add your Desktop and Documents folders to your backup. The window should look like this when configured correctly.
3. The initial sync process can take a significant amount of time, depending on the amount of files and your network connection. Leave your computer plugged in and open during this process to facilitate the initial Backup.