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Google in the Enterprise
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Google Chat now an integral part of Google+
Google Chat is now an integrated part of the Google+ feature set, allowing you to converse with members of your circles.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | November 21, 2011, 12:54 PM PST | Latest comment by Mark W. Kaelin
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Google Atmosphere 2011 generates buzz but not bump yet
Only time will tell if the buzz generated by Google Atmosphere 2011 translates into a bump in sales and activity.
Posted by Susan Cline | November 21, 2011, 10:58 AM PST
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Poll: Is Google Music the bandwidth breaker?
Take our poll and we'll find out if the streaming music services are starting to overwhelm network bandwidth.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | November 18, 2011, 12:59 PM PST | Latest comment by Willam2011
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Chrome browser adds multiple user sign-in and syncing
Chrome is adding a personalized experience for shared computers, allowing multiple people to sync their settings, but be careful how you use it.
Posted by Kevin Purdy | November 15, 2011, 12:44 PM PST | Latest comment by Lil ndn
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A day of thought leadership at Google Atmosphere 2011
Highlights from the Google Atmosphere 2011 conference should be available soon. Some smart people discussing information technology.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | November 14, 2011, 10:09 AM PST
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Google+ brings productive chatting, sharing, and hanging-out to the enterprise
Google+ could become your preferred tool for communicating with your immediate team and slicing and dicing your network at large.
Posted by Susan Cline | November 10, 2011, 11:44 AM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Google+ Pages captures elusive social networking strengths
Google+ Pages plays to the social networks' strengths - search, noise filtering, and authenticity - in a way that's unique among its peers.
Posted by Kevin Purdy | November 8, 2011, 11:25 AM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Add the Muppets to your circles with Google+ Pages
Google has added a new feature called Google+ Pages that gives businesses the ability to set up a Google Plus presence you can add to your circles.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | November 7, 2011, 12:26 PM PST | Latest comment by JamesRL
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Google: Blind faith in search science does not lead to user trust
There is a very large amount of dissatisfaction with Google search results, but we still continue to rely on it. Something has to give.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | November 3, 2011, 12:45 PM PDT | Latest comment by codepoke
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Why people are coming down hard on Google Reader's changes
Users are coming down hard on recent changes to Google Reader. Kevin Purdy explains what has changed and why so many are upset.
Posted by Kevin Purdy | November 2, 2011, 11:18 AM PDT | Latest comment by badugu@...
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The U. S. requests user data from Google four times more than any other country
In the first half of 2011, the U. S. asked Google for user data almost 6000 times. Google provided the requested information 93% of the time.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | November 1, 2011, 1:51 PM PDT | Latest comment by Lazarus439
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Streamline your browsing with these Chrome extensions
There are thousands upon thousands of extensions for the Chrome browser, but here are five that could really help you.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 31, 2011, 12:51 PM PDT | Latest comment by medomoreno
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Look before you leap into enterprise-wide Google Plus
Before your Google Apps administrator can turn on Google Apps across your organization some specific steps need to be taken.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | October 28, 2011, 10:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by AMusnikow
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Google Plus now available for enterprise Google Apps users
Social media in the form of Google Plus is coming to an enterprise organization near you. IT pros better get ready.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | October 27, 2011, 12:20 PM PDT | Latest comment by fulanox
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How Google Apps works when actual people use it
Kevin Purdy shares his hands-on experience and grades Google Apps when it was used as the primary tool for organizing TEDxBuffalo.
Posted by Kevin Purdy | October 26, 2011, 8:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet
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Google presentations wants to be your slide making tool of choice
Google has recently released a new version of Google presentations for their Google Apps suite of office tools that emphasizes collaboration.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | October 25, 2011, 12:43 PM PDT | Latest comment by Mark W. Kaelin
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Google and Salesforce are about to collaborate a mess for their customers
It is clear that Salesforce's Chatter and Google's Google+ will soon be direct competitors for the collaborative space of small and medium companies.
Posted by Susan Cline | October 20, 2011, 11:53 AM PDT
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Quick Tip: Apply styles and fonts in Google Docs with Paint Format
Google is constantly adding new features to Google Docs. One recent addition is the Paint Format function. Mark Kaelin explains how it works.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | October 19, 2011, 11:10 AM PDT | Latest comment by mdpoupard
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Four things Google Plus changed while you weren't looking
Several recent Google+ improvements make the service more worthwhile, easier to use, and an interesting competitor in the social network universe.
Posted by Kevin Purdy | October 18, 2011, 1:10 PM PDT | Latest comment by etherkeiffer@...
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Google tools fail to motivate enterprise collaboration
Despite Google's best efforts, TechRepublic members are not yet enamored with the Google Apps collaboration tools.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | October 13, 2011, 1:45 PM PDT | Latest comment by pdegroot
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Your questions answered: What Chromebooks can and can't do
Chromebooks start shipping on June 15, 2011, but can you actually productively work on one? Kevin Purdy answers the questions everyone is asking.
Posted by Kevin Purdy | June 14, 2011, 11:10 AM PDT | Latest comment by bradkl
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Malware in the Google Play Store: Enemy inside the gates
Google Play has experienced some recent malware infestations. Learn about the details and how to protect yourself and your users.
Posted by Scott Matteson | May 22, 2013, 12:38 PM PDT | Latest comment by PreachJohn
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Quick Tip: Archive old email in your Gmail inbox the easy way
No matter how hard you try, your Gmail is going to get bloated with old messages. Take advantage of Google's archive system to manage the clutter.
Posted by Mark Kaelin | February 27, 2012, 7:23 AM PST | Latest comment by ari_techrepublic@...
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Laying down the facts on Google Fiber
Google is entering the ISP space with their Fiber plans. Learn more about what it provides and how it works.
Posted by Scott Matteson | April 26, 2013, 11:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by adornoe@...
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Troubleshooting Android ActiveSync problems with Exchange 2010
Find out how to approach some common Android ActiveSync problems caused by BYOD with Exchange 2010.
Posted by Scott Matteson | February 8, 2013, 11:47 AM PST | Latest comment by mark1408
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The difference between Gmail, a Google Account, an Apps Account, and an Apps for Business Account
There are four types of Google email accounts. Susan Cline explains the difference between each type and how they apply to enterprise users.
Posted by Susan Cline | June 15, 2011, 1:34 PM PDT | Latest comment by Blogger-HAT
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Ten ways to maximize your Google Drive
Google Drive has many options and features you might not be aware of. Here are ten tips to ensure you're getting the best mileage out of it.
Posted by Scott Matteson | February 25, 2013, 12:35 PM PST | Latest comment by terinova
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Use Google Forms to create a survey
A Google Form is a great way to gather information related to meetings or conferences. Andy Wolber explains how to make it work for you.
Posted by Andy Wolber | October 31, 2012, 1:17 PM PDT | Latest comment by stevep457@...
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How to send email to groups efficiently with Google Apps
Google Groups is the most powerful way to communicate with a group of email users.
Posted by Andy Wolber | October 1, 2012, 1:02 PM PDT | Latest comment by jimmy.mx
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The Honey Chrome extension: An example of what's new and better
A Chrome extension called Honey can automatically find coupon codes to apply during your online checkouts. Find out how it works and how it came to be.
Posted by Scott Matteson | May 6, 2013, 11:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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Five things worth noting about Google Keep
Google Keep is Google's new competitor to EverNote and Microsoft OneNote. Here are five interesting details about it.
Posted by Scott Matteson | April 22, 2013, 11:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by a.portman@...
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After ActiveSync: Setup your iOS device to sync with Google Mail, Calendar and Contacts
Now that ActiveSync is going away, users will have to setup an iPhone or iPad to sync with Google Mail, Calendars and Contact using different protocols.
Posted by Andy Wolber | January 4, 2013, 1:29 PM PST | Latest comment by intranetsites77
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See what's new with Google Voice
Google Voice can offer solid advantages for business users. Find out what's new with this free service and how it can help you do your job more effectively.
Posted by Scott Matteson | April 15, 2013, 8:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by patchrhythm
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Quick Tip: Add Google Portable Chrome to your toolkit and make your life easier
Google Portable Chrome lets you access your bookmarks, extensions and open tabs from any Windows computer. Find out how to make the most of it.
Posted by Scott Matteson | May 2, 2013, 8:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by mariopereira
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Choose your smartphone wisely: iPhone or Android
Businesses are embracing the BYOD movement. This is liberating but can lead to difficult choices when picking a smartphone.
Posted by Scott Matteson | November 5, 2012, 1:39 PM PST | Latest comment by DavGit
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Quick Tip: Work with your Google Calendar in Outlook
Google Apps Sync lets you use your Google calendar in Microsoft Outlook. Find out why this can be handy and how to set it up.
Posted by Scott Matteson | May 17, 2013, 7:54 AM PDT
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Chrome Sync: Configure once, work everywhere
Sign in to Chrome and sync your bookmarks, tabs and settings across all your devices.
Posted by Andy Wolber | August 17, 2012, 11:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by LedLincoln
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Four Google Apps project managers should consider
Will Kelly shows us some of the top project management apps available in the Google Apps Marketplace.
Posted by Will Kelly | September 6, 2012, 11:31 AM PDT | Latest comment by johne2
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Install Chrome via GPO and save yourself some time
Install Chrome using Group Policy to save time and maintain control over Chrome settings.
Posted by Tim Lange | September 28, 2012, 12:35 PM PDT | Latest comment by sightsandsounds
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Google Apps and Chrome: Streamlined set up
New management tools are available to streamline and update the way you deploy Google Apps.
Posted by Andy Wolber | May 1, 2013, 11:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by spandan pradhan
