Once Google for Desktop is installed on a Mac, a folder called Google Drive will appear on the desktop.
On Windows, Google Drive will show up under "Devices and Drives" in File Explorer.
This folder will contain both your personal Google "My Drive" and any Shared Drives you are part of. The only difference between these files and any other file on your computer is that these files are not stored on your computer by default, and any changes you make to them will sync automatically with your cloud storage.
**MacOS known issue: If you receive an error that says, Google Drive for Desktop encountered a problem and has stopped, Go to System Preferences > Security and Privacy > Allow Google Drive.
High Sierra (10.13) or newer (follow these steps to allow the app)