‘Cloud’ is just another word for the Internet and ‘Cloud storage’ means Internet storage once uploaded to Google Drive, your files are stored on Google’s servers in datacenters throughout the world. Don’t have a Google Account yet? Go here to create one.ĭrive is a cloud storage service offered by Google. Users with an existing Google Account can go here to start using Drive immediately. It’s a fantastic tool for document management, sharing and backup, but what is the best way to make the most of this service? We compare the browser-based web app and the locally installed desktop app to see the real differences. To every problem, there is a solution - one that is specific, proper, and answers the real issue.Google Drive is a cloud storage service that offers users 5GB of space for free. (h) Close / quit all unused applications and folders.įrom now on, whenever starting up / login onto computer, that script with execute hiding the Box drive folder but will remain directly accessible via your Home folder. (g) Select the + icon and navigate to where you saved the recently made 'hide Box drive.app'. (f) Choose 'Login Items' tab in main pane. (c) Click the lock icon (in lower left) of preference pane.

Add shell script as app(lication) to logon list. Exported / Saved the file with the name 'hide Box drive.app' in my Documents folder.Īgain, one may change the application name and location saved to to their preference.įinally, I added this application as one to open when logon.Ĩ.

One may change that location and folder name by editing the script.ħ.

When done, the Box drive folder disappeared but remains accessible in (my) preferred location in Home folder as 'My Box' folder. Executed shell script by pressing the Play icon (in upper right) of Automator window.Ħ. Change nothing else, keep the Shell option /bin/bash and 'Pass input' as 'to stdin'.ĥ. Copied and pasted 's code into window box. Selected 'Run Shell Script' from actions sublist and drag 'n' drop to main panel.Ĥ. Choose Application option in dialogue box.ģ. Open Automator app in Applications folder.Ģ.

For some reason, others are not getting what the real problem/issue is.įortunately, there is a way to make 's workable solution a permit fix.ġ.

How to remove google drive for desktop