Jan 8, 2021

Maximizing collaboration with Gmail

By Paolo Amoroso • Issue #49 • View online

Hello,

Reading and writing email is an intimate, personal activity. So Gmail collaboration seems an oxymoron.

Another way of viewing it is email can fit into a collaborative workflow in a business setting or team. It’s what Google aims to support with the redesign that integrated Gmail, Google Chat, Google Meet, and Google Docs into Google Workspace (formerly G Suite). I’ve seen many negative reactions to the redesign. I suspect many come from people who haven’t tried the new features or loath change. I love change and look forward to playing with the redesign when it rolls out to personal accounts.

In the meantime, check the article below to explore ways of maximizing collaboration with the new interface.

— Paolo Amoroso

Android

How to use Android's voice control

When it comes to speaking voice commands to Android, the Assistant is the first thing that comes to mind. But it’s not the only voice command system you can use on Android. Or, to put it another way, Google does two of everything. Learn how to use Android’s built-in voice control system to operate your device and apps hands-free.

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Chrome and Chrome OS

The 10 best tips and tricks for Chrome on Android

Do you use Chrome a lot on Android? Have a look at these tips and tricks to make the most of the small screen size and limited interaction. You’ll learn how to open and close tabs quickly, save pages as PDF files, zoom on any website, and more.

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How to reset the password on your Chromebook the right way

As a volunteer helping on the official Google support forums, I read lots of horror stories of users locked out of their Google accounts because they forgot their password or the account was hijacked. This guide goes through the options for changing the password on your Chromebook in cases ranging from still having complete control of the account, to being unable to sign back in.

Bookmark this article.

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Gmail, Google Fit

20 ways to maximize collaboration with the new Gmail interface

Have you already tried the Gmail redesign? I mean the new interface that integrates Gmail with other Google office and communication products such as Meet and Google. This great guide explores 20 ways of maximizing collaboration with the new interface.

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How to export your Google Fit data

Depending on whether you’re a geek or an ordinary user, you have a love-hate relationship with the .json files Google Takeout generates. This tutorial explains how to export your Google Fit data with Takeout. This is useful if you’re a quantified self enthusiast or a developer wishing to play with your data — and .json files.

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Android apps

Activity Launcher

On Android, an activity is a feature of an app that other apps can invoke directly to perform a specific action. For example, the compose screen is an activity of Gmail.

Activity Launcher is an open-source Android app that lets you launch activities and create home-screen shortcuts to them. This is handy for, say, directly opening a specific screen of an app without opening the app and navigating to it. Long-tap an activity to bring up an options menu.

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Web apps

TuberKlan

TuberKlan is a platform for connecting YouTubers. It lets you search for and connect with other YouTubers to work on collaborative projects or do promotions. YouTube celebrities have no problem attracting talent and collaborations. A platform like TuberKlan may help lesser known creators.

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