Category: Google Workspace

Google Workspace

What’s new in Google Workspace in January 2023

Streamline your workflow at the beginning of the year with better Google Meet presenting fetures, Calendar appointment tools and more. Learn more about the latest Google Chat, Meet or Docs innovations released in January 2023. Google Docs: New option to view non-printing characters like breaks, tabs or spaces When working or editing a Google Doc,...

Laura Paraschiv 30 January 2023

Google Workspace

Gmail alias – what is it and how to create one?

Every business needs, besides regular accounts for each employee, an array of general company addresses or addresses for departments. A company with 10 employees can have dozens of email addresses, and use them all effectively without switching between mailboxes all the time. The best way to aggregate emails sent to many addresses is to configure...

Kamil Lasek 24 January 2023

Google Workspace

Draw.io online – a step-by-step guide for users

Diagrams are a well-known tool to improve assimilation of data using a visual and easily understandable format. They can make it easier to understand complex systems, processes, or structures, and can be used to communicate information more effectively to others. Used in a business sense, diagrams can be useful for professional planning, organising, and problem...

Laura Paraschiv 10 January 2023

Google Workspace

Outlook vs Gmail – What to use and why?

Outlook and Gmail are both email services that offer a range of features to help users manage their email communication. With both companies offering free email services, the real stake of these tech giants are business clients. Plenty of organisations need to ensure safe and reliable email services for their employees, researching Outlook vs Gmail. ...

Laura Paraschiv 6 January 2023

Google Workspace

What’s new in Google Workspace in December 2022

From administrators to end users, Google has recently prepared numerous app updates. Learn more about the latest Google Chat, Meet or Docs innovations released in December 2022. Better search results in Google Chat with search chips Google extends the improved search function in Google Chat already existent in mobile version to the web version. Therefore,...

Laura Paraschiv 28 December 2022

Google Workspace

Google vs Excel Sheets – differences and similarities

Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets are two of the most popular spreadsheet programs on the market. Both are powerful tools for data analysis, and are used by individuals and businesses around the world. They are similar in many ways, but there are also some key differences between the two programs. Cloud based versus desktop, collaboration...

Laura Paraschiv 22 December 2022

Google Workspace

Which is better? OneDrive vs Google Drive

OneDrive and Google Drive are both very popular cloud storage services to store and access files without location restrictions. With both Microsoft and Google services, you can get a certain amount of cloud storage space for free, while also purchasing additional storage if needed. So what makes one better than the other and what are...

Laura Paraschiv 19 December 2022

Google Workspace

U2F security key – what is it?

Some of us still remember the hacker attack on PlayStation Network servers. In 2011, one of the largest attacks of this type in history occurred: it is estimated that 77 million accounts have been hacked. The stolen user data included payment card numbers or addresses provided by users when setting up the account. And although attacks...

Kamil Lasek 17 December 2022

Google Workspace

Google Administrator – Everything you need to know

If you are interested in contracting Google Cloud solutions, you will definitely need to assign administrator roles to supervise the users activity or security. This is where the job of a Google Workspace administrator comes in hand. Assigning administrator roles to other users can let you share the responsibility of managing your Google Workspace or...

Laura Paraschiv 13 December 2022

Google Workspace

What do you need to know about Google Marketplace?

Do you want to extend the functionality of your Google apps to better adapt them to the needs of your company? Look no further. Discover in this following material what the Google Workspace Marketplace platform is and find out how it can help you further customize your productivity tools. What is Google Marketplace and whom...

Laura Paraschiv 8 December 2022

Google Workspace

What’s new in Google Workspace in November 2022

Wrapping up your last projects for the year with Google’s productivity applications? Learn more about the latest Google Workspace innovations launched in the last month. Collaborate easier with sharing suggestions in Google Drive Starting this month, it is now easier to share files with the users you tipically share with in Google Drive. Your suggested...

Laura Paraschiv 29 November 2022

Google Workspace

Safe remote working – Work from home best practices

Working remotely is not a new concept, but it has recently gained a lot of traction. With recent economic and social changes around the world, many companies are reassessing the value of work from home. Yet due to the sudden shift to remote work, many of these businesses have been scrambling to establish security protocols...

Laura Paraschiv 28 November 2022

Google Insights – what is it and why is it worth using?

If you own or run a business, you may already be familiar with Google Insights, a tool that examines how customers find and use your listing via Google Search or Maps. Today, millions of online businesses and not only those use Google Insights to get an inside look of their listing on the web. For...

Laura Paraschiv 2 November 2022

Google Workspace

What’s new in Google Workspace in October 2022

The month of October is full of announcements made during Google Cloud Next ’22 event, but not only. Read on to learn more about the latest Google Workspace innovations for digital office environments. Break out rooms are now availabe for in-room meeting participants People who join meetings in-room can now access break out rooms from...

Laura Paraschiv 28 October 2022

Google Workspace

Top 10 tricks to help you make the most of Google Sheets

Achieving market success in the 21st century requires leveraging various tools that facilitate daily work. Businesses are increasingly looking for creative solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their employees. Google Sheets are a perfect solution for organizations that perform tedious calculations and charts. One of the key advantages they bring is the ability...

Kamil Lasek 23 October 2022

Google Workspace

Google security – how to increase the security of your Google account?

If you live and breathe Gmail and other Google services, your Google account is probably your most valuable online asset. With Google’s commendable security and privacy settings, you can rest assured that your remote work and all your important data are protected from cyber risks and other digital threats. Google and its partners are working...

Laura Paraschiv 14 October 2022

Google Workspace

Google Drawings – how to use it in the work of a graphic designer?

There are so many useful tools on offer within Google Workspace: Google Docs, Google Slides, Sheets or Forms, just to name a few. But there is one other creative tool that you might not have fully explored as yet: Google Drawings. This is sometimes forgotten behind its more well-known siblings, but Drawings can be an...

Laura Paraschiv 7 October 2022

Google Workspace

What’s new in Google Workspace in September 2022

This September’s edition of Google Workspace updates is a shorter one, but just as interesting to browse. Discover the updates of the month for apps like Google Meet, Google Chat or Google Keep. Work Insights reporting for Google Chat and Google Meet Work Insights is a tool that provides data related to the adoption of...

Laura Paraschiv 3 October 2022

Google Workspace

Dark mode – what is it and should you use it?

Giving your eyes a rest from the glare of screens in our times is a luxury. Luckily, amongst wearing anti-reflective glasses or setting the blue light filter after dark, we also have dark mode as an option on our device settings. Dark mode swaps the standard colour schemes on computers and device screens from lighter...

Laura Paraschiv 28 September 2022

Google Workspace

Chrome OS – Everything you need to know

If you’re in the market for a new laptop, Chromebooks are one option to consider. You can find this new generation of business laptops on the market as a collaboration between Google and some of the most well-known manufacturers of portable computers. However, with the purchase of a Chromebook, you will also change your computer’s...

Laura Paraschiv 26 September 2022

Google Workspace

What is change management – how does it work?

Managing change is not easy, but it is often necessary to improve and evolve – both as individuals and companies. We live in a world that continues to change rapidly. There will always be new challenges and new approaches to work. Procedures, jobs and work responsibilities within the company, organisational and technical restructuring, these are...

Laura Paraschiv 22 September 2022

Google Workspace

20 reasons to use Gmail as your professional email account

Many enterprises understand the value of professionalism and the need to present the company in a favourable light. Unnecessary changes may affect the acquisition of customers or lead to the loss of many of them. E-mail addresses are very indicative of a company’s credibility. No doubt receiving a message from a professional email address such...

Kamil Lasek 18 September 2022

Google Workspace

Google Keep – online notebook for businesses

Whether you are a student, an entrepreneur, an employee part of a big corporation or just a busy person over all, you are more than likely to have one too many to-do lists. Google Keep is a clever tool from Google, part of the Google Workspace family of online collaborative tools, that can help you...

Laura Paraschiv 13 September 2022

Google Workspace

Google Slides – presentations for business. How does it work?

From project presentations, to training modules, webinars or professional pitch decks, there is a whole range of opportunities for your business using an online presentation app. Google Slides can help you build presentations right in your web browser and share them with your whole team for brainstorming and feedback sessions. Find out more about Google...

Laura Paraschiv 7 September 2022

10 ways to make your online meeting effective

How to hold an online meeting? What should you pay special attention to before attending a video conference? And what to keep in mind during the session? These are questions that concern many entrepreneurs, managers and employees in companies where remote working has become an everyday occurrence. Fortunately, a bit of preparation can make online...

Agata Koptewicz 18 July 2022

Google Workspace

How to create an email signature in Gmail? Set up footers for many users at once with Gmail Signature Manager

Email signatures in the digital environment have the same role as paper business cards during offline meetings. In this article, we’ll explore ways of setting up a footer on your Gmail account and keeping the design consistent across the whole organisation. Why do you need an email signature? Email signatures might seem very optional at...

Agata Koptewicz 12 July 2022

Google Workspace

Why are your emails going to spam, and how to fix it? 9 common explanations

As email is one of the most important channels of contact in the business environment, any obstruction in delivering messages can slow down your pursuit of daily objectives. If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation when a client swears he didn’t receive an important email you remember sending, then you know how frustrating it...

Agata Koptewicz 28 June 2022

Google Workspace

How to prepare your company for migration to Google Workspace (formerly G Suite)?

Migration to a new work environment might seem intimidating at first. Entrepreneurs often fear the confusion, paralysis of the company or security issues resulting in data leakage. Luckily, the worst scenario is rare; you can avoid all migration-related pitfalls with an experienced guide and a bit of preparation. Thousands of companies have made the journey...

Agata Koptewicz 21 June 2022

SMTP – Simple Mail Transfer Protocol – what is it, and how to configure it in Gmail?

A good portion of daily office work consists of crafting and sending emails, yet very few people are aware of the technology behind this process. You might think, ‘if it just works, why would I need to know how?’ – and you’d be right. Most of the time, Gmail and other email services don’t require...

Agata Koptewicz 10 June 2022

Google Workspace

How to record a Google Meet video call? Tutorial and tips

Video conference software like Google Meet has become one of the essential office tools since the years of social isolation proved that remote work in the cloud can be as productive as meeting colleagues onsite. One way to maximise the benefits of using this app is to learn how to record meetings. This feature opens...

Agata Koptewicz 8 June 2022

Google Workspace

Gmail for business – everything you need to know before implementing it

Gmail for business, or the so-called Google Workspace, is a secure company email service based on well-known Google tools. This service was initially called Google Apps for Work, then G Suite, and in 2020 it was rebranded to Google Workspace. This SaaS offering for Gmail business email has all the office applications necessary for teamwork, starting from...

Kamil Lasek 3 June 2022

Google Workspace

12 reasons to use Google Workspace as a communication hub and productivity apps suite in business

Running a company involves making critical decisions every day. One of the first is the choice of tools for work and communication. Instead of wasting time and resources on selecting, deploying, and paying for individual services from multiple providers, you can try out Google Workspace individual coherent cloud ecosystem to meet all your team’s needs...

Agata Koptewicz 3 June 2022

Google Workspace

No more G Suite legacy? See how to retain a free service or minimise costs of transition to Google Workspace

At the beginning of 2022, Google unexpectedly announced that it was finally shutting down the G Suite legacy service. Existing users still have time to decide what to do with their business Gmail accounts. If you’re one of the customers who have yet to make that choice, read on to find out the available options....

Agata Koptewicz 26 May 2022

Google Workspace

Why should you work with a Google Cloud partner? 10 benefits for your business

Many entrepreneurs instinctively translate the words ‘partner company’ to ‘unnecessary middleman’ and avoid it for fear of additional costs. If you are one of these people, you have a pleasant surprise ahead of you. Read on to find out why this association is misplaced in the case of Google Cloud partners and what benefits you...

Agata Koptewicz 23 May 2022

Google Workspace

Best email providers for small and medium businesses

An email account is a basis for functioning on the Internet – it’s your communication hub and identity provider. An email address not only allows you to manage your digital correspondence conveniently but also is necessary to log in to most other online services, like social media. Since every internet user needs to have at...

Agata Koptewicz 18 May 2022