Tech For Work by TABGEEKS

Tech For Work by TABGEEKS

By Jesse Nowlin | TABGEEKSTechnology
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Tech For Work by TABGEEKS episodes

  • E022: Enhanced Cloud Search for OCR'ed PDFs, Save photos from Gmail directly to Google Photos, Keep API and audit logs, Chrome getting a speeed boost, and a lot more

    Updates that we have been talking about over the past several weeks are rolling out fast and furious, Smart Chips and checklists, and the new Meet UI oh my! Many of these updates can't get here soon enough and we love seeing them show up. Here's a whole bunch of new updates coming down the pipe:

    Published Releases
    1. Enhance Cloud Search results for PDFs containing images with Optical Character Recognition support
    2. Gmail exports in Vault now include a new CSV metadata file
    3. Create and import documents that contain images above or behind text in Google Docs
    4. “Master” view in Google Slides renamed to “Theme Builder”
    5. Save photos from Gmail messages directly to Google Photos with a new “Save to Photos” button
    6. View more insights on Keep activity with a new API and audit logs
    7. Updated rollout information for the new Google Meet user experience, new option to revert to the legacy experience

      8. Other Topics

      • Google Career Certificates launched in the UK
      • FuchsiaOS
      • Research shows work profile delivers satisfaction and balance
      • Google Chrome is about to get a lot faster
      • BenQ Launches $999 Google Jamboard Promotion
      • Google’s ‘Works With Chromebook’ program now certifies monitors

        • Keep it locked here every week for your regular dose of all things Google Workspace!

        Workspace Recap is the only show dedicated to and discussing all of the changes happening in Google Workspace on a weekly basis, as well as how all these changes affect our users and our businesses. Google Workspace is innovating at a breakneck pace, making it difficult to keep up and keep track. Join us each week as we discuss What’s New in Google Workspace, Upcoming Google Workspace releases, and answer your questions.


        Hit the subscribe button, engage with us on Twitter at @WorkspaceRecap and on our website at workspacerecap.com

        Episode 22

        43 min
      • E021: I/O Announced a huge update to Workspace! Introducing Smart Canvas, Smart Chips, Meet in Editors, and more to come

        An epic episode for you this week, Google dropped a ton of info on the next major wave of Google Workspace Updates bringing us closer to their vision of a unified smart workspace. There are a ton of details, and more info still to come so stay tuned. In the meantime, here are this week's updates: 

        Published Releases

        1. Insert smart chips for files and meetings, create checklists in Google Docs
        2. Present from Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides directly to Google Meet
        3. More options to control which holidays show on your Calendar
        4. New iOS Data Protection setting protects data sharing between Google Workspace and personal Google accounts
        5. Restrict Google Drive for desktop to company owned devices, now generally available

          6. Other Topics

          • Giant cranes and video games: How I/O went digital - Planning for this year’s event began nearly as soon as I/O 2020 was canceled. - Wonder what that might mean for Next?
          • 12 Google Workspace Updates for Better Collaboration - Aka the notionification of Workspace aka finally bringing back Google Wave!
          • Verge Article quoting Javier: "I’m excited because today actually represents a big step toward continued acceleration,” he told me. “It’s not to say that we’re going to get everything right, or that everything’s going to be an earth-shattering, Marvin the Martian-style kaboom, but we are guided, I think, by the right set of things as a team. And I’m seeing the organization get really excited.”
          • Google Workspace Turns to ‘Smart Chips’ to Weave Docs, Tasks and Meet Together
          • Catch up on all the Google I/O Sessions on Demand

            • Workspace Recap is the only show dedicated to and discussing all of the changes happening in Google Workspace on a weekly basis, as well as how all these changes affect our users and our businesses. Google Workspace is innovating at a breakneck pace, making it difficult to keep up and keep track. Join us each week as we discuss What’s New in Google Workspace, Upcoming Google Workspace releases, and answer your questions.


            Hit the subscribe button, engage with us on Twitter at @WorkspaceRecap and on our website at workspacerecap.com

            Episode 21

            46 min
          • E020: Googler Max Saltonstall joins to discuss BeyondCorp, Google Docs moves to Canvas based rendering, Defined Meet code expiry timeline, Device Policy EoS for iOS 11 and more!

            We recorded this week's episode a bit early this week but luckily for us, Google didn't have any last-minute updates so we got it all. We also had a Googler as our guest, Max Saltonstall is a Developer Relations Engineer at Google, and if you want to find out what he really does you have to listen to the episode!  

            Published Releases

            1. New options to control chat history in unthreaded Google Chat rooms
            2. Google Docs will now use canvas based rendering: this may impact some Chrome extensions
            3. Google Device Policy app ending support for iOS 11 soon
            4. Additional tools for managing the transition from classic to new Google Sites
            5. Check when your Google Meet meeting codes expire to ensure smooth future meeting experiences

              6. Beyond Corp Topics

              • Deliver zero trust on unmanaged devices with new BeyondCorp Enterprise protected profiles
              • Chrome Insider: Managing BeyondCorp Enterprise's threat and data protection capabilities in Chrome
              • Making access to SaaS applications more secure with BeyondCorp Enterprise
              • BeyondCorp: A New Approach to Enterprise Security - Rory Ward and Betsy Beyer
              • https://cloud.google.com/beyondcorp-enterprise/pricing
              • Getting started with BeyondCorp Enterprise (GCP)

                • Workspace Recap is the only show dedicated to and discussing all of the changes happening in Google Workspace on a weekly basis, as well as how all these changes affect our users and our businesses. Google Workspace is innovating at a breakneck pace, making it difficult to keep up and keep track. Join us each week as we discuss What’s New in Google Workspace, Upcoming Google Workspace releases, and answer your questions.


                Hit the subscribe button, engage with us on Twitter at @WorkspaceRecap and on our website at workspacerecap.com

                53 min
              • E019: Show Editors in Docs, Updated Voice Ring Groups, Secure LDAP modifications, Customize a chart line and fill styling in Sheets and moore

                The return to work saga continues with Google announcing this week a newly updated flex working opportunities for their workers. Slowly things are headed in the direction of getting people back into the office, but many of us do not want to go, and Google's employees agree, not full time at least. 

                We've had a few short episodes lately, and have a guest coming on next week's show, please take a moment to let us know if you like shorter or longer episodes, guest or no guest on any of our social media profiles, thanks!

                Published Releases

                1. Google for Education transformation reports window open, available worldwide
                2. “Show Editors” provides more context on changes made in Google Docs
                3. Improve Google Cloud Search results with Contextual Boost
                4. Additional admin controls for Google Voice ring groups
                5. Specify which attributes are available for the Secure LDAP client
                6. More options for customizing a charts line and fill styling in Google Sheets

                  7. Other Topics

                  • Google will soon switch on two-factor authentication
                  • Google reveals a slate of Chromebook docks as it pushes to appeal to enterprise users
                  • Google Adapts To Long-Term Telework, Offers Employees Hybrid Workweek
                  • SOLVE 'unfiltered' Friday 5/14

                    • Workspace Recap is the only show dedicated to and discussing all of the changes happening in Google Workspace on a weekly basis, as well as how all these changes affect our users and our businesses. Google Workspace is innovating at a breakneck pace, making it difficult to keep up and keep track. Join us each week as we discuss What’s New in Google Workspace, Upcoming Google Workspace releases, and answer your questions.


                    Hit the subscribe button, engage with us on Twitter at @WorkspaceRecap and on our website at workspacerecap.com

                    39 min
                  • E018: Google Tasks Update, Voice Issue Alerts, Vault for Sites, External emails tagging, Return to work, and much more

                    So nice to see Google Tasks getting some love, as they are one of the most underrated features in Workspace.  This week we had a bit of drama in the tech news and a bit of drama around the external email tagging feature showing up before it was officially announced. 

                    In the second half of the episode, Steve and Jesse talk about Google's new designs for returning to a newly hybrid environment, and how wacky some of those designs are. Enjoy!

                    Published Releases

                    1. Edit details in line with Google Tasks on the web
                    2. Admins will now be alerted when there is an issue with their Google Voice auto attendants or ring groups
                    3. Google Vault now supports Google Sites
                    4. Apply context-aware access policies to mobile and desktop applications
                    5. Email threads with recipients outside your organization will be labeled “External”

                      6. Check out our contest!

                      Enter for a chance to win a Google Next Hub Max or similar. The closest guess to the total number of 2021 blog posts to the Workspace Updates Blog.

                      recap.at/contest2021

                      Workspace Recap is the only show dedicated to and discussing all of the changes happening in Google Workspace on a weekly basis, as well as how all these changes affect our users and our businesses. Google Workspace is innovating at a breakneck pace, making it difficult to keep up and keep track. Join us each week as we discuss What’s New in Google Workspace, Upcoming Google Workspace releases, and answer your questions.


                      Hit the subscribe button, engage with us on Twitter at @WorkspaceRecap and on our website at workspacerecap.com

                      42 min
                    6. E017: Google Meet Redesign! New Connected Sheets features, Data Saver in Meet on Mobile, Google Maps Addon, and more!

                      The big Google Meet redesign we all hoped was coming has finally arrived and is rolling out now. From what we have seen so far, we think you are going to love the changes they have made. Steve is on the road this week and we still managed to get all hooked up and bring you the latest changes from Google Workspace! 

                      Published Releases

                      1. More ways to work with and analyze BigQuery data using Connected Sheets
                      2. Use Google Maps in the quick access side panel
                      3. Reminder: Website creation in classic Google Sites will no longer be available starting May 15, 2021
                      4. Google Meet now gives you more space for content and control over layouts for a more flexible experience
                      5. Use Virtual Private Cloud Service Controls to create security perimeters around Google Cloud Search data
                      6. Control your data usage and improve device performance with new data saver setting for Google Meet on mobile

                        7. Check out our contest!

                        Enter for a chance to win a Google Next Hub Max or similar. The closest guess to the total number of 2021 blog posts to the Workspace Updates Blog.

                        recap.at/contest2021

                        Workspace Recap is the only show dedicated to and discussing all of the changes happening in Google Workspace on a weekly basis, as well as how all these changes affect our users and our businesses. Google Workspace is innovating at a breakneck pace, making it difficult to keep up and keep track. Join us each week as we discuss What’s New in Google Workspace, Upcoming Google Workspace releases, and answer your questions.


                        Hit the subscribe button, engage with us on Twitter at @WorkspaceRecap and on our website at workspacerecap.com

                        28 min
                      7. E016: New Meet Hardware Admin Features, New Rules homepage in Admin Console, and School Matches for EDU's. Plus TikTok's and new Chrome hardware from Asus!

                        Another short week from Google gives us more time to learn the released features and get ready for the next round. In this episode, we also talk about some offices opening back up and what that might look like. We are asking for info on work from home stipends, so if you work from home, let us know what does that look like for you. Do you get reimbursed, given a set amount, or nothing at all? 

                        Published Releases
                        1. New Google Meet Hardware Admin console features: peripheral status, default volume, and static URLs
                        2. New Rules homepage in the Admin console makes security simpler
                        3. School matches are available in originality reports for Education customers

                          4. Other Topics

                          • Return to Work and What does that look like
                          • TikTok Link - Gartner Stats
                          • TikTok Link - Golf, Work from hole
                          • ASUS Introduces Chrome Enterprise Devices for Modern-Day Businesses

                            • Join us on Clubhouse and Google Meet this Wednesday! 

                            We will be discussing preparing for real Remote Work live on Clubhouse and simulcast on Google Meet. If you don't have Clubhouse, you can join the meet and even participate in the Clubhouse. Maybe we will even get some Googlers to come on and chat with us! Details at recap.at/clubhouse

                            Check out our contest!

                            Enter for a chance to win a Google Next Hub Max or similar. The closest guess to the total number of 2021 blog posts to the Workspace Updates Blog.

                            recap.at/contest2021

                            Workspace Recap is the only show dedicated to and discussing all of the changes happening in Google Workspace on a weekly basis, as well as how all these changes affect our users and our businesses. Google Workspace is innovating at a breakneck pace, making it difficult to keep up and keep track. Join us each week as we discuss What’s New in Google Workspace, Upcoming Google Workspace releases, and answer your questions.


                            Hit the subscribe button, engage with us on Twitter at @WorkspaceRecap and on our website at workspacerecap.com

                            30 min
                          • E015: Updated Workspace Storage Policy Timeline, New App Access control, Today's outage report, and Jesse's Unified Google Workspace Workflow experiment discussed for the first time ever

                            Google had another slim release week, almost feels like they are taking a deep breath and preparing for another sprint. We are 15 weeks into the year now and have already seen a ton of changes to Google Workspace, it's nice to have a break once in a while and get caught up. 

                            Published Releases
                            1. Changes to Google Workspace storage policies timeline
                            2. Restrict third-party API access to Google Workspace and end-user data with new app access control

                              3. Other Topics

                              • Reigniting the "Recommended for Google Workspace" program
                              • Outage - 2021-04-12
                                • Incident Report
                                • Jesse’s Unified Workspace Workflow

                                  • Join us on Clubhouse and Google Meet this Wednesday! 

                                  We will be discussing Jesse's new workflow live on Clubhouse and simulcast on Google Meet. If you don't have Clubhouse, you can join the meet and even participate in the Clubhouse. Maybe we will even get some Googlers to come on and chat with us! Details at recap.at/clubhouse

                                  Check out our contest!

                                  Enter for a chance to win a Google Next Hub Max or similar. The closest guess to the total number of 2021 blog posts to the Workspace Updates Blog.

                                  recap.at/contest2021

                                  Workspace Recap is the only show dedicated to and discussing all of the changes happening in Google Workspace on a weekly basis, as well as how all these changes affect our users and our businesses. Google Workspace is innovating at a breakneck pace, making it difficult to keep up and keep track. Join us each week as we discuss What’s New in Google Workspace, Upcoming Google Workspace releases, and answer your questions.


                                  Hit the subscribe button, engage with us on Twitter at @WorkspaceRecap and on our website at workspacerecap.com

                                  33 min
                                • E014: New Citation Types in Google Docs, New Admin Console home page design, Forms for EDU now auto save through new beta, and 11 Tips for Making the most of Google Workspace

                                  We get a breather this week as google takes a breath with only 3 updates this week. Seems like we have a cadence going now, expect the next few weeks to be loaded with updates. We would love to hear from you, please reach out on Twitter or our site, ask us questions, or just chat!

                                  Check out our contest!

                                  Enter for a chance to win a Google Next Hub Max or similar. The closest guess to the total number of 2021 blog posts to the Workspace Updates Blog.

                                  recap.at/contest2021

                                  Published Releases
                                  1. Add and manage four new types of citations in Google Docs
                                  2. Update design for the Admin console home page
                                  3. Automatically save your response progress in Google Forms: Beta available for Google Workspace for Education customers

                                    4. Other Topics

                                    • 11 quick tips for making the most of Gmail, Meet, Calendar, and more in Google Workspace


                                      • Workspace Recap is the only show dedicated to and discussing all of the changes happening in Google Workspace on a weekly basis, as well as how all these changes affect our users and our businesses. Google Workspace is innovating at a breakneck pace, making it difficult to keep up and keep track. Join us each week as we discuss What’s New in Google Workspace, Upcoming Google Workspace releases, and answer your questions.


                                      Hit the subscribe button, engage with us on Twitter at @WorkspaceRecap and on our website at workspacerecap.com

                                      31 min
                                    • E013: New Google Chat UI on the web and PWA, New Drive and Vault search operators, New Google Workspace Frontline SKU is available, huge update to Workspace Addons and more!

                                      No guest this week, just an hour of updates and analysis from our hosts Jesse and Steve. There are a bunch of major updates this week and a few smaller but still important ones. Apologies for some of the family sounds in my audio, we had to record on Friday during the day when the kids were home and playing due to being offline Monday for Passover. ~Jesse

                                      Published Releases
                                      1. Additional language support for live captions in Google Meet on Android and iOS devices
                                      2. Be informed when someone subscribes to email notifications of your Calendar
                                      3. Alternate runtimes make it easier to build Google Workspace Add-ons, now generally available
                                      4. Changes to Google Drive search operators may alter your Google Vault search results
                                      5. Find files shared with you using updated search operators in Google Drive
                                      6. New and improved Google Chat UI on the web
                                      7. Customize notification frequency with more options in Google Chat and Chat in Gmail
                                      8. Google Workspace Frontline is now available

                                        9. Workspace Recap is the only show dedicated to and discussing all of the changes happening in Google Workspace on a weekly basis, as well as how all these changes affect our users and our businesses. Google Workspace is innovating at a breakneck pace, making it difficult to keep up and keep track. Join us each week as we discuss What’s New in Google Workspace, Upcoming Google Workspace releases, and answer your questions.


                                        Hit the subscribe button, engage with us on Twitter at @WorkspaceRecap and on our website at workspacerecap.com

                                        50 min

                                      About Tech For Work by TABGEEKS

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                                      Each week, we dive into the latest developments from the world of business technology, with a focus on how these trends impact the tools and systems we use for work. From breaking news to in-depth discussions on business strategy, this podcast is designed to keep you informed and ahead of the curve.