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Spam, block, delete – Google’s solution to Drive file sharing abuse is practical but short term
Over the past few years, users have been receiving spam in Google Drive - files that are shared with them that they didn't ask for from people they don't know. Until now, the company hasn't really had a solution to this, but now, it's implementing something that should help cut down on the abuse - … [Read more...] about Spam, block, delete – Google’s solution to Drive file sharing abuse is practical but short term
Google Tasks comes to more Workspace tiers to increase user productivity
Over the next week, Google will continue to roll out access to its popular (and awesome) Google Tasks service to Workspace Essentials and Workspace Enterprise customers with no extra hit to their wallet. Tasks will be enabled by default for everyone within these two new tiers, and there is nothing … [Read more...] about Google Tasks comes to more Workspace tiers to increase user productivity
Google launches Workspace Individual for entrepreneurs and small business owners
Google Workspace is now pretty much "for everyone". This week, the company officially launched its 'Individual' subscription tier for the service, which provides premium features across several Google services for small business owners and individual entrepreneurs who don't have any employees. The … [Read more...] about Google launches Workspace Individual for entrepreneurs and small business owners
Google Chat will now automatically suggest quick sync groups based on your Calendar
Adding to its ability to suggest 1:1 chat groups based on your meetings in Google Calendar, Google Chat will now suggest chat groups based on your Calendar that contain multiple people. It's an expansion of an already useful feature, and Google hopes that by making it more diverse, you and your … [Read more...] about Google Chat will now automatically suggest quick sync groups based on your Calendar
Google Contacts updated with a new experience for Workspace relationships
Google Workspace is now rolling out a new Contacts experience for all customers, including G Suite Basic and G Suite for Business that gives more information on the connection between colleagues. For example, detailed information regarding an individual's management chain, department, and title as … [Read more...] about Google Contacts updated with a new experience for Workspace relationships
Zoom is releasing a PWA specifically for Chromebooks on the Google Play Store
In the face of the global pandemic, Google has stepped up to the plate and completely transformed its services to better meet the needs of the hybrid 'Anywhere classroom'. More specifically, Google Meet has become the go-to service for video chats across the education and enterprise space - well, … [Read more...] about Zoom is releasing a PWA specifically for Chromebooks on the Google Play Store
Google Drive update makes your file links more secure, but it may break them in the process
Google Workspace is releasing a Drive security update that will alter the links of some files in an effort to keep them secure when sharing them. This addition to the link will be a unique resource key. Once the update has been applied to a file, users who haven't viewed the file ever before will … [Read more...] about Google Drive update makes your file links more secure, but it may break them in the process
Google Meet becomes safer by default with these new security features
As a part of the Anywhere School 2021 event, Google has announced several updates to its Meet video software that will soon make it more secure. The company continues its relentless barrage of awesome updates for the hybrid classroom that was born and thrived out of the result of the global … [Read more...] about Google Meet becomes safer by default with these new security features
Google Chat gains improved search functionality with interactive filter chips
Over the next two weeks, and potentially a bit longer for both Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains, Workspace users will begin seeing a new set of search filters in Google Chat that will assist them in locating exactly what it is they need. Links, files, and other artifacts can be found with … [Read more...] about Google Chat gains improved search functionality with interactive filter chips
Workspace client-side encryption gives you the keys to your own privacy and data security
Over the next few weeks, Google Workspace Enterprise Plus and Education Plus users will be able to enjoy a more secure hybrid work environment. Now that the "new normal" has been established and Google's services have become essential to its development for many, the company is looking to put more … [Read more...] about Workspace client-side encryption gives you the keys to your own privacy and data security
Google Meet improves hand-raising including a new icon, automatic lowering, and more
Over the next two weeks for Rapid Release domains (about a month for Scheduled Release domains) Google is rolling out a new set of improvements to Google Meet's hand raising feature that make it more user-friendly and functional. In addition to a new visual icon and animation which can be seen … [Read more...] about Google Meet improves hand-raising including a new icon, automatic lowering, and more
