Chromebook syncing files to download folder

The problem is, you inevitably remember that the second it's too late. Because of this, some time ago I started configuring the default Downloads folder for all of my ChromeOS devices to a non-standard location.

By doing this, it's saved me a lot of headaches. This change also has the added benefit of making any file I download available from within Google Drive, so instead of the file being housed in local storage, it's now in my Google cloud account.

If you're an astute Chromebook user, you've already picked up on what I'm about to show you. If you're one to do a regular power washing on your ChromeOS devices, I highly recommend you make this change.

By default, the Downloads folder for a Chromebook resides on the device's internal storage. That's why, when you reset a Chromebook, everything you've downloaded is permanently removed. What I opt to do is change that default Download location to a folder within my Google Drive account. Obviously, this comes with a bit of a caveat: In order to access Google Drive, the Chromebook must have an internet connection. For most, this isn't an issue, but if you find yourself frequently beyond the realm of connectivity, I have a solution for that as well.

The first thing we need to do is create a folder to house your downloads on Google Drive. To do this, log in to Google Drive and click New. From the drop-down, click Folder. Click Create and the folder is ready to be used. Now that you have a destination folder created, let's configure Chrome to use it on your Chromebook. To do this, open the Chrome browser on your Chromebook, click the Menu button in the upper-right corner and click Settings from the drop-down.

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Best Tech Gifts for Kids Aged Awesome PC Accessories. Best Linux Laptops. Best Bluetooth Trackers. Best eReaders. Best Gaming Monitors. Your new Drive Downloads folder should now appear just below the Downloads folder in the sidebar of the Files app. Go there and follow these steps —. In the advanced settings , you will find the Downloads category. From there, change the download location to the new Drive Downloads folder that you created.

Alternatively, you can also choose to ask where to save each file before downloading. This option gives you the freedom to choose where to download each file individually.