Since 2019, Google has been running an experiment that allowed users to mark non-Google file types, like PDFs, images, and Microsoft Office files, available offline when using Drive on the web. This was meant to expand the capability for those individuals to have access to their files while … [Read more...] about Drive makes non-Google file types including Office, PDFs, and images ‘Available Offline’
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Google Chat GIFs you something more to talk about with its latest update
Now that we're all over the hump with morning the loss of Google Hangouts, the tech giant is beginning to look at ways it can make its cold, corporate replacement, Google Chat, feel a little bit cozier for consumers. Today, it's announced that it is rolling out Tenor integration, which will allow … [Read more...] about Google Chat GIFs you something more to talk about with its latest update
Chromebooks still can’t batch rename files, despite their newly found workplace popularity
Because I've been using my Windows 11 desktop to experiment and assess key differences between Microsoft's new operating system and Google's Chrome OS, I've come to realize a few things. First, Windows has made it very difficult for users to default to Chrome as their primary browser. Next, it did a … [Read more...] about Chromebooks still can’t batch rename files, despite their newly found workplace popularity
Yo, dawg, Google heard you liked Office files so it put more Office Files in your Office files
Any Microsoft Office documents that you've embedded into Office files that you're working with inside of Docs, Sheets, or Slides can now be viewed directly by tapping the new 'eye'con (My term, not Google's) that appears under them once they're selected. That's right, the company heard that you … [Read more...] about Yo, dawg, Google heard you liked Office files so it put more Office Files in your Office files
Take control of your work life again with ‘Time Insights’ for Google Calendar
Want to get personalized, analytical data on the meetings and collaborations you've been a part of? What, am I the only one? Google is rolling out what are called 'Time Insights' in Calendar that will help you do just that and while it may not be the feature everyone thought they wanted, it may be … [Read more...] about Take control of your work life again with ‘Time Insights’ for Google Calendar
Google lets desktop users autorun Chat at startup, but not if you have a Chromebook
Welcome to the Workspace Sessions. Workspace Sessions brings you the latest from Google Workspace, the Google Admin Console, and all things related to Enterprise and Education from the world of Google. For Windows, macOS, and Linux users, you will now have the ability to launch Google Chat … [Read more...] about Google lets desktop users autorun Chat at startup, but not if you have a Chromebook
Google makes it easier to operate a hybrid workplace with Calendar work locations
Welcome to the Workspace Sessions. Workspace Sessions brings you the latest from Google Workspace, the Google Admin Console, and all things related to Enterprise and Education from the world of Google. Google Workspace has adapted quite well to the new normal - the hybrid work environment that's … [Read more...] about Google makes it easier to operate a hybrid workplace with Calendar work locations
Google Tasks in Chat rooms get a ‘view in chat’ button to help give context about their creation
Tasks created in Google Chat Rooms will soon be gaining the ability to view the context surrounding their creation using a "View in Chat" button that will appear to the right of them. When clicked, you'll be navigated back to the Chat message where the task was created or the task creation was … [Read more...] about Google Tasks in Chat rooms get a ‘view in chat’ button to help give context about their creation
Google Meet will now help you identify and eliminate echoes echoes echoes echoes
Welcome to the Workspace Sessions. Workspace Sessions brings you the latest from Google Workspace, the Google Admin Console, and all things related to Enterprise and Education from the world of Google. Google Meet can't stop - won't stop - with its updates. In order to turn itself into the … [Read more...] about Google Meet will now help you identify and eliminate echoes echoes echoes echoes
Citrix Workspace for Chrome OS adds Microsoft Teams optimizations
Welcome to the Workspace Sessions. Workspace Sessions brings you the latest from Google Workspace, the Google Admin Console, and all things related to Enterprise and Education from the world of Google. For millions, the new normal is now a mix of hybrid learning, remote working, and an all-out … [Read more...] about Citrix Workspace for Chrome OS adds Microsoft Teams optimizations
PSA: Google Meet will stop working with IE11 very soon
Earlier this year, Microsoft officially dropped support for the aging IE11 and Edge Legacy browsers in favor of the company's new Chromium-based Edge browser. This wasn't a massive surprise and, for the most part, users have long since migrated to the newer version of Edge or an entirely different … [Read more...] about PSA: Google Meet will stop working with IE11 very soon
