Google Docs received an update last month that allowed you to mention anyone from your Google Contact list in order to insert them directly into the context of the document. This would then let you interact directly with them by hovering over their name and clicking their email address, phone … [Read more...] about Google Sheets now lets you insert and view rich contact information using smart chips
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Crazy new Google Meet backgrounds fix your lighting in real-time to make it seem like you’re actually there
Nearly six months ago, Google added video backgrounds to Google Meet on the web and mobile, providing users with a more fun way to conceal their actual meeting backdrop, but back then, they were fairly rudimentary. Then, something interesting happened. The product implemented AI and machine learning … [Read more...] about Crazy new Google Meet backgrounds fix your lighting in real-time to make it seem like you’re actually there
Six months after Google Chat Rooms become “Spaces”, you can finally delete them
It's about time! I know, I say that a lot, don't I? I'm still a bit confused as to why Google implements essential features well after the release of a product. Believe it or not, you can finally delete Google Chat Rooms Space - hooray! Ever since their launch, the new "Chat" has had these "Rooms" … [Read more...] about Six months after Google Chat Rooms become “Spaces”, you can finally delete them
250 is company, 500 is a crowd: Google Meet doubles call participant limit
For Workspace users who have a Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, or Education Plus license, Google is now rolling out the ability to invite up to 500 concurrent call participants to a Google Meet session. Allowing five hundred people to join is enough to host a virtual concert (or … [Read more...] about 250 is company, 500 is a crowd: Google Meet doubles call participant limit
New Chrome OS LTS channel will let you stick with more stable updates every 6 months
Since their inception, Chromebooks have remained on a six week cadence for updates such as new features, bug fixes, security, and speed improvements. Earlier this year, however, Google shifted its popular web-oriented operating system to a four week cadence with the release of Chrome OS 96. This … [Read more...] about New Chrome OS LTS channel will let you stick with more stable updates every 6 months
CTL brings Windows to its powerful Chromebox CBX2 in new Parallels partnership
Despite attempts from Microsoft to edge back into a larger share of the Education market, the fact remains that Google's Chrome OS is still the dominant force in the classroom. With the feather in its cap, Google has now aimed its sights squarely at the Enterprise sector with a major push for not … [Read more...] about CTL brings Windows to its powerful Chromebox CBX2 in new Parallels partnership
Google Drive’s spam blocking measures are being extended to Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Have you ever received a weird email letting you know that someone has invited you to a Google Calendar meeting or that they've added a comment to your document in Google Docs? What about an email indicating that someone wishes to share a file with you in Drive? My guess is that many of you reading … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s spam blocking measures are being extended to Docs, Sheets, and Slides
VIZOR: Next-level Chromebook management for the K-12 classroom
Chromebook adoption has skyrocketed over the past 18 months. According to a recent report from Canalys show that, despite slowed sales, Chromebooks enjoyed a 75% YoY growth from Q2 of 2020 to Q2 of 2021. While much of that growth is a direct result of the work-from-home and hybrid employee … [Read more...] about VIZOR: Next-level Chromebook management for the K-12 classroom
More Workspace users can now manage Google Docs Approvals all in one place
To date, any time someone requests access to view or edit a document, make comments, and so on, users receive an email, a Google Chat ping, and even several of these on their phones. You can approve or reject these requests everywhere aside from the place it makes the most sense to do so - the … [Read more...] about More Workspace users can now manage Google Docs Approvals all in one place
Desktop data for Google Drive and Google Meet get safer with client-side encryption beta
Earlier this year, Google Drive including Docs, Sheets, and Slides received a client-side encryption update which made it easier to keep your files safe from prying eyes by using encryption keys that only you and the file collaborators would have access to. While these services already feature the … [Read more...] about Desktop data for Google Drive and Google Meet get safer with client-side encryption beta
Drive for desktop users, learn from my mistake and check this setting to save your storage
Since July when Google added its photo storage and sharing service to Drive for Desktop via the new File Stream application, I've been using it mostly as-is. Aside from attaching multiple accounts to it for easy access to all of my files across personas within one Windows 11 login - a feature that … [Read more...] about Drive for desktop users, learn from my mistake and check this setting to save your storage
Google ‘My Business’ is changing to ‘Business Profile’, losing app in favor of web integration
Back when Google Business was tied to Google+ as Business pages, they were easy to manage, but they weren't perfect. There was confusion around when you were replying to people as yourself or your business since they were intrinsically tied to your Google Account. Once the company's social spine … [Read more...] about Google ‘My Business’ is changing to ‘Business Profile’, losing app in favor of web integration
