Archive for February 2013
Five Unconventional Uses for Google+ Hangouts
While some people are still unsure about Google+, there’s no denying that Google Hangouts have become a major selling point for using the social network. Hangouts are not only an easy and free way to communicate with anyone anywhere in the world, but they’re heavily integrated into Google Chat and Google Calendars – so even…
Read MoreGoogle Docs vs. Microsoft Word
10 Microsoft Word 2013 headaches and how to cure them with Google Docs An article appearing in PCMag last week entitled 10 Microsoft Word 2013 Headaches and How to Cure Them caught our attention. While the authors gave some great information and provided a few handy work arounds, the cure to us seems pretty simple…
Read MoreHow Far Have You Gone with Google?
In honor of Valentine’s Day (and our CEO’s upcoming weekend nuptials), we created our own version of a ‘love quiz.’ Take the test to find out how far you’ve gone with Google and don’t forget to share your score on Google+!
Read MoreGoogle Apps User Profiles: Providing a Better Experience
When it comes to creating, editing and browsing user profiles in Google Apps, the Control Panel leaves a lot to be desired. Administrators lack the ability to add custom fields to user profiles like ‘Manager’ or even ‘Title,’ add and remove users to and from groups in bulk, bulk edit contact details and profile pictures…
Read MoreHow to Host a Google+ Hangout On Air
*This post was updated on May 17, 2013 to reflect recent changes made to Google+ Hangouts on Air. Since we run our business almost entirely on Google Apps, we’re pretty partial to Google+. To all the Google+ haters out there, we understand your frustration because Google+ is sometimes not the simplest of social networks to…
Read MoreMaking the Grade: FlashPanel and Google Apps
Growing Up Google Some of Google Apps’ biggest proponents are educational institutions. From small k-12 programs to the largest colleges and universities in the world, schools of all kinds welcome Google Apps for Education with open arms. Sure the price tag – or lack thereof – is enticing, but year after year IT administrators, faculty…
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