Back up with Time Machine

1. Google Drive is an online storage solution by Google. It allows you to store and sync data across your devices with its 15 GB of free storage space, while its integration with Google Docs for Mac gives your friends or coworkers access to the files or folders you designate for sharing.
2. The G drive has been used on MAC for two years. HFS + for Windows by Paragon has been installed on my windows laptop. (vaio) It seems being connected, but volume shows no alphabet and file system is blank. (not showing NTFS or other file system such as FAT32 and EXFAT) Only the task allows to the G drive is deleting the volume.

Automatically back up all your files with Time Machine, which is built in to your Mac, or choose another backup method.

Access all of your Google Drive content directly from your Mac or PC, without using up disk space. Learn more Download Backup and Sync for Mac Download Backup and Sync for Windows.

Store files in iCloud

You can also use iCloud and iCloud Drive to store files, such as your photos, documents, and music.

Restore your Mac from a backup

When you have a backup, you can use it to restore your files at any time, including after the original files are deleted from your Mac.

Prepare your Mac for service

Making a backup is an important part of preparing your Mac for service, especially because some types of repair might require erasing or replacing your hard drive.

How much space do I need for a backup?

To see the size of a specific file or folder, click it once and then press Command-I. To see storage information about your Mac, click the Apple menu in the top-left of your screen. Choose About This Mac and click the Storage tab. For Time Machine backups, it's good to use a drive that has at least twice the storage capacity of your Mac.

Free up storage on your Mac

macOS can save space by storing your content in the cloud. This isn't a backup, but it includes new tools to make it easier to find and remove large or unwanted files before you make a backup.

Erase or format a storage device

You can use Disk Utility if you need to erase or format a storage device.

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How To Backup G Drive On Mac

There are different ways to eject an external disk. One of them is to open a Finder window, so you will see the external drive in the Finder sidebar under 'Devices'. Just put the cursor in the external drive icon and you can:

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1. Drag it to the Trash icon in the Dock.

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2. Right-click it and select Eject.

3. Press the Eject button that will appear at the right of the external disk's name.

If you have the external disk in Desktop, just right-click it and choose Eject

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