Google Drive Sluggish Performance and Files Frequently Missing
Google Drive is described as extremely slow and inconsistent, with files frequently appearing missing or stuck buffering. The shared 15GB storage cap across all Google services frustrates users managing large files. The UI is considered confusing for a major platform.
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