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Understanding Google Drive
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peter021072 said:If anyone else makes this mistake, all is not lost because the removed local files will still be retrievable from your local waste bin.0
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or, as in my case, the recycle bin is disabled (W11)0
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its still there just you've got to look for it
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It's really important to understand how Google Drive and similar services work. Thinking of it as a simple "backup" is an oversimplification which can lead to unexpected and unwanted consequences.
Better to think of it as a way of synchronising data across devices so that you can access the same data from your laptop, web browser, phone or tablet
I'd recommend looking at some tutorials on YouTube.
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