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Google in the Enterprise
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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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Google Apps and CRM: What works, what doesn't, and how to tell if your organization should integrate the two
Integrating Google Apps and CRM software is not as straightforward as it should be. Susan Cline leads you through what works.
Posted by Susan Cline | October 12, 2011, 1:24 PM PDT | Latest comment by susancline
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Going Google can mean going green and saving money
If you can reduce your company's annual carbon footprint by at least 11 tons and save money, would you? Susan Cline suggests it is more than possible.
Posted by Susan Cline | October 7, 2011, 11:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by susancline
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Remove the suck from your phone life with Google Voice
Kevin Purdy explains how you can use Google Voice as a nice little side service that lets you keep your "real" phone number.
Posted by Kevin Purdy | October 4, 2011, 2:07 PM PDT | Latest comment by purplecoca@...
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Savvy marketing companies take advantage of Google Apps
Many of the new features released by Google seem to be aimed squarely at the needs of marketing professionals. Susan Cline explains.
Posted by Susan Cline | October 3, 2011, 11:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by jneville.work
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A video showcase of what HTML 5 can do in Chrome
HTML 5 is going to change the way you experience the Web as this video from OK Go shows us. You should view it in Chrome.
Posted by Selena Frye | September 30, 2011, 9:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by AG4IT
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Gmail in your mobile browser is probably better than your email app
Sure everything is supposed to be an app these days, but Kevin Purdy thinks Gmail on a mobile Web browser may be your best bet.
Posted by Kevin Purdy | September 27, 2011, 11:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by cektek
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10 subtle features you should know about Google Plus
Besides the obvious like Circles, Google Takeout, and Sparks, there are some great subtle Google Plus features you should know about as well.
Posted by Kevin Purdy | September 26, 2011, 11:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by brettwar
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Cheers and jeers for Google Groups for Business
Google Groups gives businesses basic functions for managing internal distribution lists and external mailing lists, but is the tool really an Enterprise-ready app?
Posted by Susan Cline | September 22, 2011, 12:54 PM PDT | Latest comment by sofia10
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Five common questions about Google Wallet answered
Google has entered the highly competitive electronic payment market with Google Wallet. Kevin Purdy answers five common questions about it.
Posted by Kevin Purdy | September 20, 2011, 11:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet
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Poll: Are Google users the customer or the commodity being sold?
TechRepublic member Neon Samurai believes Google users are no more than a commodity to be sold to advertisers. Do you agree?
Posted by Mark Kaelin | September 19, 2011, 12:47 PM PDT | Latest comment by chefboogie
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New Google Docs "Can Comment" feature gives you options
Users given the "can comment" permission can not only view a doc, but they can also make and respond to comments, without having editing rights.
Posted by Susan Cline | September 15, 2011, 7:40 AM PDT
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A practical argument for a Google Drive product
Kevin Purdy argues that Google should provide cloud storage, one that syncs to desktops, as the place to keep our golden file copies.
Posted by Kevin Purdy | September 14, 2011, 8:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by KatherineCopas
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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 | Latest comment by JRinPDX
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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 TRgscratch
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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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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 Ask the Gooru
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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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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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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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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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What businesses should know about the new Google Maps
Many of your potential customers are probably using Google Maps to find you; are you actively making that process easier or harder?
Posted by Todd Moore | June 10, 2013, 12:21 PM PDT | Latest comment by nyexpat
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Steering around the potholes with Google Drive
Read one user's difficulties with Google's cloud storage/file synchronization service and how these problems were addressed.
Posted by Scott Matteson | May 29, 2013, 12:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by CMM Concepts
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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 WHyDOiHaveTohave aUSerName
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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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Scan-to-Google Drive: The scanner in your pocket
With Scan-to-Google Drive you can scan documents with your Android phone in just a few steps.
Posted by Andy Wolber | June 13, 2013, 6:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by mattwheeler
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New Hangouts features for Google Apps accounts
Google's new Hangouts system provides a consistent chat and video collaboration experience across multiple platforms.
Posted by Andy Wolber | June 4, 2013, 12:45 PM PDT
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Chromebook or iPad: Choose your post-PC device wisely
Andy Wolber looks at how each of these devices offers connectivity, applications, and access to data that may transform how you work.
Posted by Andy Wolber | December 3, 2012, 11:16 AM PST | Latest comment by ethan_white
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Quick Tip: Set up a Google+ Hangout for web conferencing
Scott Matteson shows you how to quickly start a web conference via Google+ Hangout.
Posted by Scott Matteson | March 15, 2013, 8:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by mikeroger
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Seven tips for using Google+ Community features
Here are seven tips Andy Wolber wished he shared with Google+ Community members before they started using it.
Posted by Andy Wolber | May 20, 2013, 12:43 PM PDT
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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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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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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
