By adding Google Drive to Windows File Explorer, you can seamlessly access and upload files directly from your desktop. Doing so will create a folder on your computer that acts as a virtual drive.

Google Drive is a handy place to store your data, and it comes with a regular Gmail account. You can get more out of it by tying it to Windows File Explorer.

This might be your first time to hear about symlinks on Google Drive. Here's a quick guide you can follow to give you a walkthrough on how to use it.