Andy Wolber, Author at TechRepublic

Andy Wolber

Bio

Andy Wolber helps people understand and leverage technology for social impact. He resides in Albuquerque, NM with his wife, Liz, and daughter, Katie.

Latest from Andy Wolber

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Mobility

How to translate languages in Google Workspace apps

Translate text between languages in Gmail, Google Docs and Google Sheets—and, in some editions of Workspace, translate captions in Google Meet

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Mobility

How to use Google lock screen widgets for iPhone

Google’s lock screen widgets not only make information available at a glance but also let you access search with a tap.

Edge

HPE GreenLake vs Azure Stack Edge: Compare top edge computing platforms

See how the HPE edge-to-cloud platform and Microsoft managed device each solve different edge computing challenges.

Software

How to get notified when collaborators edit, comment or assign tasks in Google Workspace apps

Configure notifications in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides or Drawings so you don’t have to constantly check for collaborator changes.

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Edge

How edge computing will support the metaverse

Whether we end up with a centralized or decentralized metaverse, edge computing systems will likely lurk nearby.

Mobility

5 things you need to know about Google Workspace messaging apps

Google has announced changes that may affect people who use Google Meet, Chat, Duo, Hangouts, Currents and Spaces in 2022 and 2023. Andy Wolber covers what Google Workspace users need to know.

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Tech & Work

4 tips on how to work with minimal interruptions in Google Workspace

A few prudent practices in Google Calendar, Chat, Gmail and Docs can convey polite signals to colleagues that you would prefer time to focus.

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Software

Google Drive shared drives enhance visitor sharing

See how people without a Google account may create and upload content to a shared drive with the right permissions.

Edge

The differences between edge computing and cloud computing

Processing and data storage happen on edge systems over the cloud. But network constraints may be the best way to distinguish edge from cloud.

Software

How to work with long documents in Google Docs

Prudent use of styles, stars, @ file mentions and more make Google Docs and Drive a powerful tool for longer and larger writing projects.

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Andy Wolber

How to translate languages in Google Workspace apps

How to use Google lock screen widgets for iPhone

HPE GreenLake vs Azure Stack Edge: Compare top edge computing platforms

How to get notified when collaborators edit, comment or assign tasks in Google Workspace apps

How edge computing will support the metaverse

5 things you need to know about Google Workspace messaging apps

4 tips on how to work with minimal interruptions in Google Workspace

Google Drive shared drives enhance visitor sharing

The differences between edge computing and cloud computing

How to work with long documents in Google Docs

Guidelines for building security policies

Hiring kit: Artificial intelligence architect

Hiring kit: Autonomous systems engineer

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