Updates to Google Suite - Week of April 10th, 2017

New Google Login Page

Heads up! The Google Sign In Page on your Browser is changing! Beginning on April 10th, 2017 Google will be changing the login page on your account. This update is starting with a group of selected users before rolling out to a larger audience.

New Google Login

So, as a heads up, when you see this come across your device, do not be alarmed. Google is in the process of updating the look and appearance of the login page. There is no word yet if this will impact the Chromebook login screens.

View Videos in Gmail

In a release that should be hitting our users in a few days, Google has made it so that you can view video attachments in GMail without having to download the attachment. Streaming is now available in your GMail page.

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Chromebook Shortcut of the Week - 10/14/2016

This weeks shortcut of the week is to help you project your Chromebook. Due to resolutions, your Chromebook will likely default to the “Extended Screen” mode. If they happens, you will see your desktop background on the screen upon plugging in your Chromebook (your Chromebook needs an HDMI connection, if you need a cable, I can get you one!). In order to change this, you will use the “Ctrl + Full Screen” button. This will quickly switch between the two modes, allowing you to switch back and forth. A quick word to the wise, the extended screen is usually to the right!

Google Sites Updates - Align Objects and Updates about the old Google Sites

Google updated their Google Sites in the fall. As the application grows, it continues to get more and more powerful. Some of the updates since launch include the ability to use page dividers and incorporate company logos. This week, they introduced the ability to group object vertically. From the Google Updates Blog While grouping objects vertically may not see that powerful, but what it does is allow you to align the page better. From a design standpoint, it is now easier to incorporate captions for images as well as to make images and text fit better next to each other. Google's willingness to continue to develop this a great sign of the direction they are taking their web design tool. It will not be easier for students to create powerful websites to tell their stories and share their knowledge. In all of the changes, Google also announced that the end of life is coming for the old Google Sites. Google will be introducing a migration tool to allow users to migrate their w...

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