These files are still 100% susceptible to ransomware and loss due to human error. While these applications provide new features and functionality for users, they don’t replace the need for a secure backup of your files. How These Apps Fall Short of a Third-Party Backup Solution Google has already stopped supporting the desktop Mac PC version of Google Drive, however, you can still access Drive from the web. Drive File Stream allows users to access their files on demand without using up their local disk space or wasting time syncing large folders. Backup and Sync sync with other local folders to the Google Cloud in addition to the local version of Google Drive data. Google Backup and Sync builds from the historic Google Drive Sync client with a new interface and a few enhanced features.
Google rolled out two new applications to replace the previous Google Drive app, Backup and Sync for personal use, and Drive File Stream for businesses.
