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Gmail Interface

According to the latest schedule, as of October 16th, 2018, any users who’ve opted out of the new Gmail will be automatically migrated to the new experience. They won’t be able to opt out after that date. Users who’ve already transitioned to the new Gmail will lose...

Bookmarking in Google Chrome

One of the basic computer skills that everyone should have is the ability to "bookmark" sites. This can be especially handy for forms that are needed to be completed. Forms such as the Response to Bullying Behavior, lunch counts (for some schools), or intervention...

Gmail Interface

Google has "helpfully" switched everyone over to the new Gmail interface. While we really, really like the new interface, we understand that some may prefer the older interface. At this point, you can still switch back by using the setting menu. According to the...

New Google Log in screen

New Google Log in screen

Those eagle eye users will notice a difference in the Google Log in page over the next couple of weeks. No need to worry, it is planned and legitimate. Currently, the log in box looks like this: Soon, it will look like this: Some of the changes will include tweaks to...

Gmail Update

The new Gmail update has rolled out. We've started training on the interface (it really doesn't take much training, but there are additional features that you can utilize). One of the "hiccups" in the new Gmail interface was that .wav files (phone messages) wouldn't...

New Drive Look and Feel

New Drive Look and Feel

Google Drive UI updates Google is making some updates to the look and feel of Google Drive on the web. There’s no change in functionality, but some icons and buttons have moved, and there’s a range of visual tweaks to align with Google’s latest material design...

New Gmail Interface

New Gmail Interface

Google is rolling out a new interface for Gmail. There are some nice features in the new interface. Tasks are now integrated. (Combined with the new Google Tasks App (Chrome Extension, iOS App, Android App), this means that Tasks are now really usable). Calendar is...

Google Drive-Sync-Stream-Backup

Google provides some really great tools. One thing that they aren't so good at is naming things. Google also isn't afraid to learn from user experience and implement new things. Sometimes, this leads to confusion. Some users may have received a notification that the...

Google Updates

Google Updates

As you may know, Google constantly updates Google Docs, Sheets, Presentations and Drive. A couple of updates have recently occured. Search within a folder It is now possible to search within a folder on Google Drive. There are two ways to achieve this: Right click on...

One Google Document in Multiple Folders

One Google Document in Multiple Folders

One File, Two Folders Sometimes, it can be beneficial to have one Google Document in two different folders. Maybe you are meticulous about organizing your files, but you have a file that could easily be in two different folders. This can happen when you are...