Terry's Tech Tips

Google Drive has incorporated a new feature called the Priority Page .  You may have noticed it on the left-hand side above My Drive.  If you have ever been frustrated about the time it takes to navigate to frequently used files, you will want to check this out! What Does the Google Drive Priority Page Offer? Section 1:  Quick Access The Google Drive Priority page has two parts.  The first section is similar to the one you see in Google Drive.  Google AI (artificial intelligence) gives you quick access to the documents it decides you will most likely want to use.  But, there is one valuable addition! Notice the arrow located to the right.  Clicking that arrow reveals additional files that Google AI has identified, so you can now easily access more documents. Section 2:  Workspaces  The real beauty of the Priority Page lies below!  Google's Workspaces allow you to create and name a Workspace where you add ro...

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!

cloud com·put·ing noun the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer You have been using Cloud computing for a long time!  Every time you access a native Google app (Docs, Sheets, Forms) through a web browser, you are using a cloud computing service.  The file actually resides in Google servers across the world, not on your computer, tablet, or phone.  (Storing data across multiple servers in multiple locations ensures your data is safe and recoverable in the event of almost any disaster.) Google Drive App    The Google Drive app was designed to improve your experience when working with Non-Native files stored in Google Drive (like Word or Inspire files).  It allows you to store non-Google files locally and open them with a single click.  Your desktop copy syncs with the version stored on Google servers so al...