Google has done a lot in recent years to turn Chromebooks into more diverse, capable machines, but millions of businesses, schools, and people across the globe use Citrix Workspace to remotely tap into the extensive power of full on Windows and Mac desktops and crush work. Citrix gives you access to … [Read more...] about How to install and use Citrix Workspace on your Chromebook in 2023
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Line editing content in Google Docs with others is about to get a whole lot easier
In recent memory, Google Docs gave you a bunch of extra control over formatting by letting you view non-printing characters, toggle page numbers and default styles, indent headers based on levels and more. Now, it's adding numbers for every line of the document (which can be toggled as well) to help … [Read more...] about Line editing content in Google Docs with others is about to get a whole lot easier
Google Chat is finally giving you the ability to hyperlink text in your messages
Google Chat may not have launched with many of the same standard features as its competitors, but it's slowly started added them over time - a Google staple for the development pipeline. Now, over on the Google Workspace Updates blog, Google announced that it's finally adding the ability to let … [Read more...] about Google Chat is finally giving you the ability to hyperlink text in your messages
How to disable Google Drive email spam and centralize file changes and requests in one place
If you use Google Drive as much as I do, then you'll know all too painfully well how many emails you get whenever someone makes a change to a file, invites you, or requests access, among many other things. Today, I'm going to show you how to use the Google Drive bot inside of Google Chat to … [Read more...] about How to disable Google Drive email spam and centralize file changes and requests in one place
Google Docs for Android is making editing less annoying by cutting out the extra tap
If you're familiar with the Google Docs editing experience on Android either on your phone or tablet, you'll know that it's kind of annoying. Instead of tapping a document to open it and begin editing, you're forced to open it and then to tap a pencil icon at the bottom right in order to start … [Read more...] about Google Docs for Android is making editing less annoying by cutting out the extra tap
New Gmail feature lets you schedule meetings easier with “offer times you’re free”
Google is once again adding useful features to Gmail that make the things we do inside email just a bit easier and more streamlined. This time around, they are integrating a new feature that streamlines the process of scheduling meetings. It's a slick-looking approach for all Gmail users, … [Read more...] about New Gmail feature lets you schedule meetings easier with “offer times you’re free”
How to save images from Google Docs and Google Slides and use them elsewhere
I love Google Docs - I mean, I seriously love it. Ever since Google added Smart Canvas and Pageless view mode completely reinventing its web-based word processor, I've started using it for journaling among other things that I probably would have kept in Google Keep in the past. Anyway, despite … [Read more...] about How to save images from Google Docs and Google Slides and use them elsewhere
How to use the Google Drive ‘Approvals’ feature to streamline collaboration with your team
Google Drive has become a popular platform for efficient digital collaboration, offering a range of features that enhance productivity and teamwork. One such powerful tool is Approvals, designed to gather valuable feedback on your files before sharing or finalizing them. Today, we'll explore the … [Read more...] about How to use the Google Drive ‘Approvals’ feature to streamline collaboration with your team
Google Calendar will now let you set different working locations throughout the day
In the past, Google Calendar added a feature that let you set a location for your work day so that you could plan ahead. For instance, I like to write from home, from a coffee shop or Panera Bread every now and again to get some fresh air. This has helped me schedule my out of the house time … [Read more...] about Google Calendar will now let you set different working locations throughout the day
How to migrate your Facebook post and media to Google Docs and Google Photos
Facebook is a great way to stay connected with friends and family, but it’s not exactly all it used to be. Today, Instagram launched Threads, its new Twitter competitor, and other networks have long since surpassed Facebook in popularity. If you're looking for a more private and secure way to … [Read more...] about How to migrate your Facebook post and media to Google Docs and Google Photos
Google Chat is getting new tools to help you reply to messages faster, better express yourself
Google Chat is introducing a range of new features to enhance you and your organization's experience. These updates aim to help you reply faster to messages on the go, in meetings or when you're just super busy and to help you express yourself in new and appropriate ways. To be clear, we've already … [Read more...] about Google Chat is getting new tools to help you reply to messages faster, better express yourself
Google is bringing its excellent Workspace Calendar scheduling feature to One subscribers
Google is now bringing its awesome Calendar Scheduling feature to everyone, making it easier than ever to set up one-off meetings or grab coffee with a friend. This update builds on the appointment scheduling functionality that was initially announced in 2021 for Google Workspace Individual … [Read more...] about Google is bringing its excellent Workspace Calendar scheduling feature to One subscribers
