Google Simplifies Hardware Security Key 2FA Options.

Google today effectively simplified its lineup of Titan 2FA hardware keys to just two types of keys: USB A and USB C, effectively dropping BlueTooth connectivity.  Both of the keys fully support Near Field Communication Functionality (NFC). This  NFC functionality makes it compatible with the majority of mobile devices by simply tapping the mobile phone for a secure log in. Availablity … Read More

Google Updates Chrome with Speed Improvements

Today November 17, 2020, Google announced its last update for the 2020 year to its Chrome web browser. Among the improvements are: Faster Startup time, up to 25% faster. Faster Page load time, up to 7% Actively manages active tabs reducing CPU usage 5x. This translates into extended battery life. Tab management, which was a much-needed feature. Much like the … Read More

Google Meet premium video meetings—free for everyone

On April 29,2020, Javier Soltero, VP of Google Gsuite announced that Google Meet will be available free for everyone. With the current COVID-19 situation “we have seen the power of video meetings” to collaborate with coworkers, friends, or family. Google emphasizes on security and scalability of the service. With availability in the coming weeks, Google Meet used to be a … Read More

Google Releases tool to give insights into mobility and behavior changes

Google Releases tool to give insights into mobility and behavior changes during the COVID-19 crisis. The report covers various categories such as retail, recreation, pars, rail, transit residential and workplaces. See your community, county, state or country at: https://www.google.com/covid19/mobility/ Image courtesy of Daniel von Appen at unsplash.com

Gmail / Gsuite update: Send email as attachments in Gmail.

A clever feature, and apparently a widely requested feature, was announced yesterday. Basically it works as this: ” With this new functionality, you can do exactly that. “Sending emails as attachments allows you to write a summary email message to your recipients, and attach the set of supporting emails that recipients can directly open in their mail client. “ Please follow … Read More

Google Cloud Event in Miami Beach.

Yesterday, June 11, 2019, Google held its highly anticipated Cloud event in South Florida. With a full house at the iconic The Temple House, Google’s presenters showcased its latest cloud offering. Many thanks to the organizers, and the venue. It was a concensus among the audience that we look forward to having more Google events in the area.

Google Gmail and Gsuite design update.

Gmail and Gsuite are powerful solutions: email for Small Business. Within the next few weeks, there is a refreshing update coming for the Gmail and Gsuite web interfaces. Possibly among new features are “Smart Reply”, “Snooze” and “Offline enhancements” These changes are for Gsuite paying clients as well as individual accounts. Following the recent design update to the web calendar … Read More

Google Calendar Web Interface Updated.

Starting Today, Google updated its web interface calendar. This was a much-needed refresh, as the look of it was lagging behind its main competitors. Today’s announcement covers personal accounts and corporate G Suite accounts. For personal accounts just select on the right top of the calendar the “Update Now” button. For G Suite accounts, you have full control on the deployment … Read More