Google Drive

1. Strong Security and Peace of Mind Google Drive's security has been one of the biggest reasons I've stuck with it for over a decade. Knowing my files are protected, backed up, and stored in a secure cloud environment gives me confidence that nothing will be lost or compromised. 2. Drive File Stream (now Drive for Desktop) for Local Syncing This is easily one of my favorite features. Being able to sync folders directly to my local machine or network -- without consuming my full hard drive -- make managing large files and active projects incredibly efficient. It feels seamless and saves a ton of space. 3. Reliability and Consistent Performance In all the years I've used Google Drive, I can't recall a single major issue. Uploads, downloads, and file sharing all work smoothly, and collaboration features are fast and intuitive. It's a tool I never have to second-guess, which is rare.

The integration with google tools and the real-time colaboration.

Managing our test data and documentation is so incredibly easy. First, the sync feature with the desktop app is fantastic for my team. I can store huge test data sets and performance results, GB's of data and everyone gets the latest version instantly without me having to manually upload anything. Second, the collaboration is the one of the best in the business. We write all our test plans and strategy documents in Google Docs and Sheets, and the real-time co-editing means we never have version control issues with documentation. Plus, the shared security is granular enough that I can give a consultant view-only access to the final UAT report without worrying about them downloading the raw data. It just works, and that reliability is gold

1. Limited Support for Streaming Large Video Files One area where Google Drive falls short for me is video streaming performance. It would be incredible if Drive offered a faster, more reliable way to share video-heavy folders or connect them directly to platforms like Plex Media Server. I've tried using Drive this way in the past (via Drive File Stream), but the lag and buffering made the experience inconsistent and ultimately not practical. 2. Slow Playback for High-Resolution Media Even outside of Plex, Drive sometimes struggles with smooth streaming playback of large or high-resolution video files. Long buffering times make it difficult to preview or share media-rich content without downloading it first. 3. Limited Optimization for Media Cataloging Drive is great for file storage and collaboration, but it isn't designed for media cataloging. If you're trying to organize large libraries of videos, metadata, or cover artwork, the workflow is clunky compared to systems built for entertainment libraries. A more robust media mode or integrations could make Drive far more versatile.

The lack of advanced management tools such as tags for status, priority, or comments on files. It would be much more efficient if there were options to categoruizar documents based on progress, add priority levels, and leave notes or comments directly on files without having to open them. This would improve organization and workflow management.

Honestly, finding something to dislike is tough because the collaboration is gold. But if I had to pick one, it would be the way the desktop app handles the file streaming and resource usage. Sometimes the sync feature can be a real hog on my CPU and memory, especially when dealing with those huge test data folders we have.