Likely as a part of the larger Smart Canvas update to Docs, users will now have the ability to place images above or behind text instead of just between or aside it. Formatting of the text will also be preserved when importing or exporting documents from Microsoft Word. The lack of consistent formatting in the […]
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Google Calendar will now let you hide holidays that aren’t relevant to you
Workspace and regular Google account users can now gain more control over their Google Calendar by adjusting their settings to show or hide holidays based on what’s relevant to them. Basically, Calendar has always shown all holidays to all people within reason, but a new update now makes sure that official public holidays that aren’t […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Workspace introduces Smart Canvas features to radically transform collaboration
Now 15 years old, Google Docs and Sheets have seen a lot of transformation over time that has led them to be the number one choice for collaboration among schools, consumers, and many businesses. During Google I/O, the company announced Smart canvas – a reimagined approach to working with others in Workspace. Enhancements to Docs, […]
Continue ReadingEnabling Linux for your managed Chromebooks
The Linux container on Chrome OS still feels a bit “Beta” in my opinion but it does offer up some useful additions to the Chromebook toolbox. Apart from giving you a new set of productivity tools, the terminal is a great way to learn your way around the Linux command-line interface. Whether you’re teaching a […]
Continue ReadingWhich Chromebox is the best value?
The Chrome Unboxed EDU Week is underway and we’re bringing you the best how-tos, buying guides, resources, and more to help you breeze your way into the 2021-2022 school year. Whether you’re a teacher, student, administrator, or parent, our goal is to answer some of the most essential questions about Chromebooks in the classroom and […]
Continue ReadingHow to enable Phone Hub and connected devices from the Google Admin Console
We are a rather small company here at Unboxed Media but we do utilize some of GSuite’s – ahem – Google Workspace’s products and that includes managing emails and some management tools via the Google Admin Console. Now, when it comes to using a Chromebook, Robby and myself both opt to log in with our […]
Continue ReadingOn World Password Day, Google celebrates by telling you how it’s going to kill the password
Yesterday was officially World Password Day – a day in which everyone celebrates how passwords have kept us safe by cross-checking their own personal security and strengthening their own passwords so that their data remains safe and sound. In fact, last year, the search query “How strong is my password” was up 300%, according to […]
Continue ReadingAdobe’s Creative Cloud add-on for Google Workspace now works with Docs and Slides
In March of last year, Adobe released a Workspace add-on that allowed organizations to access and share their Creative Cloud files directly in Gmail. They made it easier to share links to your creative assets with external teams and stakeholders with just a few clicks. Now, a new update to the add-on brings access to […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Docs will now show edit history and contributors when you highlight text
Starting right now, Google Docs will begin showing you recent edits made to a document, and more importantly, to a specific range of text when you highlight and right-click. If you want to use the menu system above the document, you can highlight some text and then choose ‘Show Editors’ from the dropdown menu. This […]
Continue ReadingNeverware offers free CloudReady licenses with Chrome EDU or Enterprise Upgrades
Last December, Google acquired the Neverware and along with it, the companies popular software platform that essentially turns aging PCs into Chromebooks. For over half a decade, Neverware’s CloudReady software has afforded companies and educational institutions a low-cost solution to utilize the core elements of Chromium OS while still leveraging the power of the Google […]
Continue ReadingParallels brings Windows to AMD-powered Chromebook and more Intel devices
It has been nearly a year since Google announced its partnership with Parallels that would bring the full Windows Desktop experience to Enterprise Chrome OS users. While the use-case is narrow and only reserved for the small percentage of enterprise users that still need legacy apps while embracing the cloud, Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Tasks for the web gains inline detail editing
If you use Google Tasks via the web, you may be interested to hear that it’s gaining inline detail editing for Workspace users. It’s been available for some time now to standard Google account users, and once the switch occurred, I was throw off for a second as I’m accustomed to clicking more times while […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Meet visual redesign incoming with auto-exposure tools, speaker highlighting, more
In a new Keyword blog post, Google took time to highlight some awesome, new feature updates for Google Meet that should go a long way toward making it more useful and more fun too. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the company has transformed the service into a powerhouse for connecting people across the world, […]
Continue ReadingWorkspace users begin receiving Google Maps side panel feature
Having rolled out to standard Google account users just months ago, the new Google Maps side panel feature in Gmail, Calendar, and other services is now beginning to roll out to Workspace users of all tiers. G Suite Basic and G Suite for Business customers will also be receiving this update, so keep an eye […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Meet saver mode lets you join meetings even when your battery is low
Google has transformed Meet into a powerhouse for virtual meetings during the pandemic and is now taking to making the app and service more polished. By adding several new tools and back-end features to help you be more productive, Meet is truly becoming the go-to software for distanced learning in education and enterprise even against […]
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