How to Backup Disc to Google Drive on Mac Easily

How to Backup Disc to Google Drive on Mac Easily

Hey there! So, you wanna figure out how to backup a disc to Google Drive on your Mac? Don’t worry! It’s easier than trying to get your cat to take a bath. Seriously, like logic-defying easy. You’re gonna feel like the tech genius of your friend group once you pull this off.

Okay, let’s dive into this nerdy adventure together!

Step One: Get Your Disc and Your Mac Ready

First things first. Grab that disc you wanna save. Make sure your Mac is awake and looking pretty. And you might want some snacks because it could get boring real quick ya know? Like watching paint dry but less exciting.

Step Two: Insert That Disc Like a Pro

Now, gently put the disc into your Mac’s disc slot or if you’re fancy and have an external drive, plug it in there like you’re plugging in your phone after a long day. Wait until it shows up on your screen. If it doesn’t show up, give it a little nudge like you do with your friends when they fall asleep during movies.

Step Three: Open Finder Because We Are Fancy

Finder is just the little smiley face icon chillin’ on your dock at the bottom of the screen. Go ahead and click it. This is where magic happens… kinda like when you find money in your pocket from last winter’s coat.

Step Four: Locate Your Disc

In Finder, look for ‘Devices’. It’s like a treasure map—your disc should be listed there. Look at that! It’s like discovering buried treasure except this time it’s not gold, but memories… or old software you forgot about.

Step Five: Drag and Drop Time

Click and drag everything from that disc onto your desktop or a folder of your choice—like putting all those loose change coins into one piggy bank so they don’t roll under the couch anymore. If you’re feeling wild, just create a new folder named “Backup Treasure” because who doesn’t love sweet folder names?

Step Six: Google Drive Awesomeness

Now that all the treasures are nice and cozy on your desktop or wherever you dumped them, time to upload them to Google Drive! Open Google Drive in Safari or Chrome (whichever one makes you feel like a tech wizard). If you don’t have Google Drive yet… what are you even doing? Go download that right now!

Step Seven: Upload Those Files

In Google Drive, click the giant plus button—it looka like a plus sign took some gym classes—then hit ‘File upload’. Find the folder where you dropped all those files from the disc then click open! Watch them go into cyberspace! Your files are flying faster than my cat running away from the vacuum cleaner!

And poof! Backed up! Congratulations, you’ve just mastered backing up discs onto Google Drive! Call everyone you know; send out carrier pigeons if necessary!

Fun FAQ Section

Question: Can I backup movies too?
Answer: Yep! If they fit in your storage limit… I mean unless you got a lotta space… then go wild!

Question: What if my disc is scratched?
Answer: Well that’s sad isn’t it? But if it’s not too bad, try copying what works. If it’s really messed up tho… we might need a magic wand.

Question: Do I need an internet connection for this?
Answer: Yup! You gotta feed Google Drive with some good ol’ Wi-Fi juice.

Question: How long does this take?
Answer: Depends on how many files ya got… if it’s like 5 things then 2 mins maybe? But if its more than 5 things… well grab some popcorn cause we might be here for awhile.

Question: Can I back up while using other stuff on my Mac?
Answer: Totally! Just make sure you’re not trying to play video games while waiting or end up shouting “WHY IS IT SO SLOW” in frustration.

Question: Is my stuff safe on Google Drive?
Answer: Sorta kinda yes… Just don’t share top secret documents with everyone or else you’ll end up regretting life choices… trust me on that one bud!

Question: Can I access my files anywhere after backing them up?
Answer: Yes!!! As long as there’s internet where you’re at… which means no mountain tops without Wi-Fi alright?

There ya have it pal! Now go forth and back up those discs with confidence – you’re basically a geek superhero now.