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How to Enable the iCal Private Addresses for Google Apps Calendars
Google apps by default does not allow users to share their calendar externally. Here’s how to change the default settings and enable external sharing including private iCal addresses.
Really, it’s not you, it’s them! – Google Outage
Normally when I’m having issues on a Google site, I check my connection, reboot, etc.. This time however it wasn’t me – it was Google!
How to Install All Google Apps onto the Kindle Fire HD
Do you have a Kindle Fire HD, but feel bummed out because it doesn’t include the Google apps that run on the Nexus 7? You can get them on the Fire HD by rooting the tablet and following this guide.
How To Use Pidgin with a Google Apps Account
If you use the Pidgin IM client and have a Google Apps account, you can use the it to chat to your colleagues on Google Talk. It’s easy to set up, here’s how.
Late Spring Cleaning for Four Google Services
Google is doing some late spring cleaning by discontinuing a few of their unpopular services and websites.
How To Enable Two Factor Auth for Google Apps Users
Yesterday I explained how to enable two factor authentication on Google accounts however if you’re a Google Apps user, you probably noticed the feature isn’t available. Here’s how your Google Apps Admin can enable it for your domain.
Google Apps: How To Transfer Document Ownership to Another User
It’s unfortunate but in most businesses, people come and go constantly. Last week I explained how to suspend a Google Apps account. This week I’m going to explain how to transfer document ownership from one user to another.
Google Apps – How To Disable or Suspend a User Account
Google Apps lets you easily delete user accounts. This permanently deletes all Email, Contacts, Documents and Calendar items. This isn’t good if their manager needs to access the information for historical or legal reasons later. The Google Apps user administration tool solves the problem by allowing you to suspend an account vs. deleting it. Once […]
Google Apps – How To Disable Chat History and Force Off The Record
By default, Google Chat history is saved to users Gmail accounts and can be accessed under the Chats label. Although users can disable chat history recording, many don’t as they probably don’t even know the setting exists. If you’re a company that’s “Gone Google”, this is a problem. Why? I’ve worked in Information Security at the Corporate […]
How to Enable Google+ For Google Apps Customers
Google has officially opened its social platform Google+ to Google Apps Accounts including Google Apps for business, educational and the free service. Here’s how to activate the service in the Google Apps administrator console. Login to your Google Apps administrator account and visit the control panel. This can be done at: 1 http://www.google.com/a/yourdomain.com/ In the […]
Google+ Now Available For All Google Apps Accounts, Pending Administrator Approval
Google just announced that its social network, Google+, is now allowing Google Apps users to register. However, don’t expect to see it the next time you log in. And even so, it could be better to wait a little longer before setting up your Apps account on it.
Gmail: Combine a Personal Email Account With Google Apps
If you have multiple email accounts hosted by Gmail or Google Apps, why not make life easier by combining them into one. Here is how. First, log into your Gmail account. Note – Although I will be demonstrating the process of sending Google Apps email to Gmail, the process can be reverse if desired. Click […]
How to Add Your Company Logo To Google Apps
If you loved our Google Apps account for your domain piece, thanks. Now here’s how to customize it. Start by changing the logo on the user sign-in page. You’ll need the following: A logo in PNG or GIF format and scaled to 143 x 59 pixels. Access to an account on the Apps domain with […]