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Google Updates

Google Drive storage quotas now in effect

Posted on September 17, 2024

If you’re over the quota, your account is read-only. Here’s what to do.

Posted in Google Updates, IT News, Services & Tools Updates

Reshaping the Google Workspace service roadmap

Posted on June 6, 2024

Get the latest on changes to My Drive, shared drives and service accounts.

Posted in Google Updates, IT News, Services & Tools Updates

Reshaping the Google Workspace service: office hours

Posted on March 19, 2024

Next session: Apr 9, 11am via Zoom. Have questions about managing storage in your Google My Drive or shared drive? Stop by office hours to talk with the project team.

Posted in Google Updates, IT News

Have questions about reducing your Google Drive storage? We can help!

Posted on December 5, 2023

Get the answers to 3 of our most frequently asked questions. Over the quota and still need to reduce your storage? See our linked resources for guidance on moving or deleting data.

Posted in Google Updates, IT News, Services & Tools Updates, Top Story

Should you use Google My Drive or shared drive? 5 things to consider

Posted on August 14, 2023

For some of us, losing data is our worst nightmare. Good news: Shared drives preserve your files. Check out 4 additional features that make shared drives an ideal option for collaborative work.

Posted in Google Updates, IT News, Services & Tools Updates

Google Workspace project page helps you stay up to date on changes

Posted on August 9, 2023

Changes to Google Workspace are underway. The project page is your go-to spot for details on what to expect—offering helpful links and updates to keep you in the loop.

Posted in Google Updates, IT News, Services & Tools Updates

Learn what not to store in Google Drive

Posted on July 24, 2023

True or false: You can store personal files and photos on your UW–‍Madison Google Drive. Not sure? Check your answer and get a refresher on a few guidelines highlighted in Google Workspace usage policies.

Posted in Google Updates, IT News, Services & Tools Updates

Steps to reduce storage in Google My Drive & shared drives

Posted on June 14, 2023

A 25 GB storage quota was applied this month to UW–‍Madison Google My Drive and shared drives. If you were over the quota, you received a temporary, larger quota—giving you time to reduce your storage.

Posted in Google Updates, IT News

Prepare for upcoming Google Workspace storage quotas

Posted on May 24, 2023

Starting Jun 1, storage quotas will be applied to all UW‍–‍Madison Google My Drive and Shared drives. Over the default 25 GB quota? Reduce your storage or learn more about the exception request process.

Posted in Google Updates, IT News

New option: Move folders from My Drive to shared drives in Google Workspace

Posted on April 18, 2023

Previously, this option was only available for files. Learn more about requirements to move folders—and how file access may change after the move.

Posted in Google Updates, IT News, Top Story
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