I replaced Google Photos, Drive, and Gemini with free open source alternatives; now I can't go back

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How-To Geek on MSN

Google Drive removed Photos backups, but it's still possible (if you know where to look)

Google Photos can still back up your PC folders from Chrome ...
XDA Developers

Google Drive just shut down desktop app Photos backups — here’s what to do now

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...
TechRepublic

Google Drive Stops Automatic Photo Backups to Google Photos on Desktop

Google Drive has ended automatic desktop photo backups to Google Photos, forcing users to switch to a browser-based workflow to keep folders synced. A smartphone displays the Google Drive logo on a ...
Android Police

Google Drive's Photos backup is dead — here's what to do now

Google Drive's desktop app has officially stopped supporting Google Photos backups as of August 10, 2026. If you're someone that's been relying on this file synchronization, it's no longer available, ...
Android Authority

I ditched Google Drive and Photos for this privacy-focused app, and I couldn't be happier

I’ve been a Google Drive user for well over a decade but have been playing with the idea of de-Googling my life for a while now. I’ve tried several times, but I keep coming back to the company’s apps ...
Android Police

Google Photos power users are about to lose a major backup feature

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...
Android Authority

Google is killing this handy way to back up PC folders to Google Photos

Google will no longer let users back up photos and videos to Google Photos via the Google Drive desktop app. The company recommends setting up backup folders via the Google Photos website or using the ...