There are several ways to create a new Google file. You can do it using the plus sign in Google Drive… or start a new document from a current one using the File menu… or go to docs.google.com/create.
Now there is a super easy way to start a new Google file… and it’s (dot) new!
Want to make a new Google Doc? Open a new tab and enter doc.new, docs.new or document.new in the address bar.
How about a Google Sheet? Try sheet.new, sheets.new, or spreadsheet.new.
Previously, I wrote about a great Google feature – the goo.gl URL shortener. Well, I have some bad news… this tool is going away.
Visiting the goo.gl site now shows this message:
The message links to a Google blog post. In it, the developers state:
To refocus our efforts, we’re turning down support for goo.gl over the coming weeks and replacing it with Firebase Dynamic Links (FDL). FDLs are smart URLs that allow you to send existing and potential users to any location within an iOS, Android or web app. We’re excited to grow and improve the product going forward. While most features of goo.gl will eventually sunset, all existing links will continue to redirect to the intended destination.
Google has continued their innovation in the education space with a new offering for teachers, students and adult learners that teaches computer literacy using the Google tools. The best news about this program is that it is free!
You start by going to g.co/applieddigitalskills. You will need to sign-in using your school Google account.
Choose if you are a Learner or an Instructor
Once logged in you will find the interface is similar to Google Classroom. There are three sections My Classes, Curriculum and Help.
Well, you may not rule the world but you are in absolute control of the content in your Google account. You can copy the content in your account to use elsewhere or use the archive tool as a simple backup. This works great if you want to backup your YouTube videos or a specific folder in g Drive.
To accomplish this, follow the below instructions:
Visit https://myaccount.google.com/
From the Personal Info & Privacy area, click on CONTROL YOUR CONTENT
Click on CREATE ARCHIVE
The next screen allows you to select what data you want to include. By default, all options are selected. If you want to archive one specific folder in gDrive and/or YouTube files, it is easiest to click on the SELECT NONE button.
I just LOVE the Sign in with Google buttons that you find all over the web.
They are great because they use a protocol called OAUTH to securely log you in using your Google account. This means you don’t have to remember yet another username and password.
We get so used to clicking these buttons to log in to sites and that means we’re racking up a bunch of sites that have access to our Google accounts.
Today, I’m going to show you how to manage the connected apps and sites that you’ve authorized with your Google account. We can use this tip to review these apps and sites to see if we really use them and if we want them to have access to our Google account.
