Learn about new and upcoming changes to Google Workspace apps, including tabs and cover images in Google docs, rating options in Google Forms, and improved contextual smart replies in Gmail. Berkeley Lab staff can generally expect to see pending features become available in the weeks ahead. Jump … [Read more...] about Google Updates for November 2024
Google Sign-In for Third-Party Apps – Action Required
Third-party apps that use only a username and password to access Google Accounts will no longer be supported beginning September 30, 2024. Google made this change as part of its ongoing focus on user safety. This older sign-in method puts users at an additional risk of sharing Google account … [Read more...] about Google Sign-In for Third-Party Apps – Action Required
Google Authenticator App Loop Issue
Background On June 26, 2024, IT received numerous reports regarding an issue with the Google Authenticator app where users were unexpectedly signed out. As a result of a Google Authenticator loop issue, users could not sign back into the app and could no longer access their Lab MFA token. Some … [Read more...] about Google Authenticator App Loop Issue
Record and share name pronunciations in Google Workspace
Our names are central to our unique identities, and saying them correctly is the first step in connecting with, respecting, and appreciating one another. In the spirit of promoting a culture of inclusion for all members of our Lab community, we want to let you know that you are now able to add an … [Read more...] about Record and share name pronunciations in Google Workspace
Archive Universal Analytics Data by June 2024
Starting the week of July 1, 2024, users will no longer be able to access any Universal Analytics properties and all data will be deleted. To retain a backup of historical data, IT recommends completing a self-service data export by June 2024. … [Read more...] about Archive Universal Analytics Data by June 2024
NotebookLM, an Experimental AI Notebook
NotebookLM is a tool that allows you to upload sources such as Google Docs, PDFs, and copied text, and then engage with them by asking questions or giving instructions in an AI chat box. For now, Google is offering NotebookLM as an experimental project and the service is not institutionally … [Read more...] about NotebookLM, an Experimental AI Notebook
Google Workspace Updates, October 2023
Contents: Calendar | Drive | Sheets | Summary Learn about a handful of new productivity features in Google Workspace apps, including improvements to Calendar, Drive, and Sheets. Lab staff can generally expect to see upcoming features become available in the weeks ahead. Jump to the summary to … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Updates, October 2023
Google Workspace Updates, May 2023
Updated July 29, 2023 This article provides an overview of monthly updates to Google Workspace apps. Staff can expect to see new features become available at Berkeley Lab in the coming weeks ahead. Jump to the summary for an overview of all expected releases. Contents: Calendar | Docs | … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Updates, May 2023
Google Workspace Updates, April 2023
Recent updates to Google Workspace apps focus on enhancements to organization and user interface. The changes are expected to roll out to Berkeley Lab on Google’s rapid release schedule. Staff can expect to see new features become available in the coming weeks ahead. Tool discovery in Google … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Updates, April 2023
Google Workspace Updates, February 2023
Google Calendar Reminders Migrate to Google Tasks Google Assistant and Calendar Reminders will become Google Tasks to help organize and manage to-dos in one place. Starting on May 22, 2023, Reminders will begin to automatically migrate to Tasks. Users now have the option to voluntarily convert … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Updates, February 2023
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