Feature
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Box* | Google Drive |
Your Computer Hard Drive
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What is it? | DePauw’s designated storage for work-related files and documents | Provides several integrated collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides) | Simple local file storage |
Where it excels | Enables the secure access, management, and sharing of content (except for HIPAA information) | Integration with Google Docs, search feature | Temporary storage for carrying documents when you’re traveling without Internet access |
Use it as | Storing and organizing shared files and materials (e.g., your department’s Dept_XXXX Box folder) Storing and organizing your own work files and materials (e.g., your P-XXXX Box folder) |
Collaborative document editing (e.g., using a Google doc to co-write a report with a co-worker) | Temporary storage |
Who’s it for? | Staff, Faculty, Students | Students, Staff, Faculty | Students, Staff, Faculty |
Storage limit | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A |
Supported platforms | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | N/A |
Access online | box.depauw.edu | drive.google.com | N/A |
Access as local “drive” | Box Drive | Google Drive | N/A |
*Box is not HIPAA compliant
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