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Google+ Collections

Here is a video I created to explain the generation of a Google+ collection. I see collections useful as a way to organize Google+plus posts for students. Access to a collection can be limited to those in a specific circle.

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New Google photos capability

If you: have an android phone, use Google Photos, and take a lot of pictures, Google has a Google Photos update, you may find very helpful. A new setting option within Google photos (just go to settings) allows you to … Continue reading

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Youtube improves kids’ channel

YouTube Kids is a channel (or an app) offering curated content appropriate to children. However, parents were concerned that the search feature of YouTube allowed these children to locate other content that was problematic. Google provided a way to turn … Continue reading

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This Week in Google – Ads and Future of the Internet

I found this issue of This Week in Google provides an interesting discussion (both sides) of the blocking of ads and the future of the Internet. The first section of this video is worth the time.

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See Doc Changes

I have encountered several reports that Google has made a change to Docs by adding a button that will show recent changes made by collaborators. (e.g., Gooru). This button is to appear just to the right of the Help menu … Continue reading

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The narrow Apple perspective

So, let’s be clear. Apple offers high quality, but expensive hardware. I own multiple Apple devices and if pushed into a corner of having to limit my hardware purchases I would have to go with Apple. What troubles me about … Continue reading

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