
To enable thumbnail previews, click Edit > Preferences > Preview, click the “Show Thumbnail” box, and select “Always”. Any files you add or delete are instantly synchronized back to your Google account, too. Your system will automatically upload the modified copy. However, you can browse files, open them, and save them. These files are not synced offline to your desktop.

Click it to view your Google Drive files. Open the File Manger and you’ll see your Google account’s email address as an option under “Computer” in the sidebar. Ensure that the “Files” option is enabled here.

Give the GNOME desktop access to your account when prompted. Click the “Add Account” button, select “Google”, and sign into your Google account.
