At Google's I/O conference this year, the company previewed something called 'Companion Mode' for Google Meet. It's billed as a way to help level out access to collaborative tools in a hybrid work environment. Basically, it was created to connect everyone in a remote team while giving them access to … [Read more...] about Google Meet is adding a ‘Companion Mode’ to help with hybrid work meeting equity
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Google Meet turns on noise cancellation for more users by default to reduce distractions
Google hopes to help limit distractions in video calls via Google Meet by enabling noise reduction by default for all users. Things like background typing, doors closing, nearby construction sites, and even noisy family members in the next room shouldn't ruin your meeting, right? Previously, it was … [Read more...] about Google Meet turns on noise cancellation for more users by default to reduce distractions
Google Workspace soon to be available to everyone via an individual subscription
Google's G Suite rebranding just reached a new level of excitement. After relaunching its educational, nonprofit, and enterprise efforts under the new name, it will soon allow users with standard Google accounts to sign up to its suite of tools for productivity! You heard that correctly - Workspace … [Read more...] about Google Workspace soon to be available to everyone via an individual subscription
Education customers can pick up a Google Jamboard for $999 ($4,000 off)
Yesterday, I had the honor of sharing a new project from two of the best educators in the business. If you're an educator or business type, I highly recommend checking out the new book Teaching with Jamboard from Alice Keeler and Kimberly Mattina. I have nov doubt that it will help you get the most … [Read more...] about Education customers can pick up a Google Jamboard for $999 ($4,000 off)
Google Sheets adds a dedicated sidebar for reviewing and replying to comments
A new icon found at the top-right of a Google Sheet will now pull up a dedicated sidebar where you can review comments and conversation threads. It also has a filter section where you can find the most relevant comments for getting your work done when there is a lot going on in a document with many … [Read more...] about Google Sheets adds a dedicated sidebar for reviewing and replying to comments
Google Meet introduces performance notifications to help you fix your call quality
Google is adding gentle pings to alert you of performance issues with your camera and microphone in Meet. When the app detects conditions that impact your call quality, it will add a red notification dot on the "More options" menu. If you click it, you can choose the "Troubleshooting & help" … [Read more...] about Google Meet introduces performance notifications to help you fix your call quality
HP debuts Tiger Lake Pro c640 G2 Chromebook
Tiger Lake Chromebooks are starting to drop at an exceedingly rapid pace and HP is back with another 11th Gen device to follow up its Enterprise Chromebooks that launched just about this time last year. The HP Pro c640 Chromebook from 2020 was a 10th Gen workhorse designed with businesses in mind. … [Read more...] about HP debuts Tiger Lake Pro c640 G2 Chromebook
Google Docs now supports placing images above and behind text
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 … [Read more...] about Google Docs now supports placing images above and behind text
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 … [Read more...] about Google Calendar will now let you hide holidays that aren’t relevant to you
Google 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 … [Read more...] about Google Workspace introduces Smart Canvas features to radically transform collaboration
Enabling 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 … [Read more...] about Enabling Linux for your managed Chromebooks
Which 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 … [Read more...] about Which Chromebox is the best value?
