Terry's Tech Tips

Google has been busy this week, updating both GMail and Google Drive! I have been excitedly waiting for the Intelligent Search feature in Google Drive.  Everyone could use a little help finding items in their Drive! You are familiar with the Quick Access files Google shows you via their Artificial Intelligence (AI).  Place your cursor in the search box located above your Google Drive. Courtesy of Google Artificial Intelligence, you see a new list of options: First:  Suggested search queries Next:  Top collaborators Next:  File types, edit history, priority items, and more! Do you miss the old search box where you have additional criteria you can add?  Click the Advanced Search found at the bottom of the box.  The advanced search dialogue box you opens for your use!

Google released a new feature within the past week to help you deal more efficiently with your emails. I often see emails in my inbox that I know precisely what action to take without the need to open them.  I might need to apply a label, move the email, type a one-word reply, or search for a different email from that user.  Now everyone can easily do that right from their inbox! While viewing your Gmail inbox, hold down the Control key and click your trackpad.  (This is equivalent to a right click on a PC.) Without opening the email, the following sub-menu will appear: Perform any of these actions without the extra clicks to open the email and select the appropriate action!