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Business Cloud + GQueues
Business Cloud adopted GQueues internally over 2 years ago, and we were proud to welcome GQueues to our Cloud Solutions offering as a partner in the summer of 2016. Since we started using GQueues for ourselves, we instantly fell in love with the ease of use and clean...
So long Google Apps for Work. Hello G Suite!
Google has officially rebranded its apps suite which includes Gmail, Calendar, and Drive in addition to adding many enhancements and features. Google Calendar now offers Find a time on Android and iOS to easily schedule meetings. Enhancements to the Explore button in...
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iOS LED Notifications
iPhone offers the ability to add an LED notification on top of vibration. This accessibility feature gives a great visual cue for any incoming notifications. To activate it, follow these simple steps:Launch 'Settings' from your Home screen. Tap on 'General' Tap on...
Stay Organized with Pocket
Pocket! Another great app that we here at Business Cloud love and use on a daily basis. Pocket is perfect for saving articles, videos or web pages for later viewing. No longer will you have to email links to yourself. Simply click Save to Pocket and you are good to...
Expiration Date for Your Documents
Have you ever wanted to limit the time a collaborator has access to a file? In the next couple of months, Google will roll out a feature which will allow you to set an “expiration date” for individual users who have “can view” or “can comment” permissions. This will...
Work Together, Not the Same
In a 2010 article entitled How Technology Enhances Collaboration, Mike Schaffner states that “a fundamental requirement for collaboration is communication.” In this article, he surprisingly proposes that the prime role of technology in collaboration is to highlight...
Hard Drive vs. RAM
A common confusion when talking about computer memory is the mixup between the hard drive and RAM (Random Access Memory). It is important to understand the difference between the two to diagnose performance issues adequately and keep the computer running properly....
The New Apps Launcher Landing Page
Google has officially launched a new “User Hub” landing page, giving you an overview of all the apps available in your organization. The first section contains all the core Google Apps for Work applications such as Gmail, Calendar, and Drive. When you scroll down, you...
Split text to columns in Google Sheets
Google has introduced a new update to Google Sheets - converting text into columns. You will no longer need to type in a formula to split your data. To get started, you can select the columns you want to split, and click Data > Split text to columns. A menu will...
“Add a stop” to your route on Google Maps for iOS
A long requested feature has finally come to iOS - “Add a stop” for Google Maps. Starting today, you can plan a pit stop to fill up gas or grab a quick bite to go on your way to your final destination. The feature is available in any country Google offers navigation....
Mavenlink
Mavenlink is a cloud-based project management tool that helps project managers keep track of their deliverables, time, and cost. Mavenlink combines team collaboration, project management, resource planning, projects financial tools, and business intelligence in one...
“Add a stop” to your route on Google Maps for iOS
A long requested feature has finally come to iOS - “Add a stop” for Google Maps. Starting today, you can plan a pit stop to fill up gas or grab a quick bite to go on your way to your final destination. The feature is available in any country Google offers navigation....
Pushbullet
We’ve all been in those situations where we’re looking for something to do while we’re waiting in line. Most likely we’re reaching for our smartphones, and as we browse through our favourite social sites we come across interesting reads that are a little too long to...
Know when a client opens your invoice
Now you can tell exactly when a client looked at their Harvest Web Invoice. Every time the client views the invoice via their unique Web Invoice link, the corresponding date and time appear under Invoice History for your eyes only. Of course, you can still view...
New ‘Google Forms’ are online surveys.
Google Forms, now allows users to collaborate. With this update, users can work together on a form in real-time, while also chatting inside the file. New form themes, useful copy/paste functions, and the ability to specify which spreadsheet form responses go to.
New look for the “Create” menu in Drive
The “Create” menu in Google Drive has a new look. This change allows for easier access to Drive apps and third-party apps. To create a new file from a template, open the appropriate editor (Docs, Sheets or Slides) and click on File > New > From template. Here...
RingCentral’s Fax from Email
There are plenty of modern ways to transfer documents email, cloud storage options such as Google Drive or Egnyte. However, in 2016 some people still use faxes. Yes, 2016… faxes. Who still has a fax machine? Who wants to pay for a fax line? With the RingCentral phone...
Expiration Date for Your Documents
Have you ever wanted to limit the time a collaborator has access to a file? In the next couple of months, Google will roll out a feature which will allow you to set an “expiration date” for individual users who have “can view” or “can comment” permissions. This will...
Adding a File to Multiple Locations in Google Drive
Google Drive provides an effective way to collaborate as a team, and shared folders are an excellent example of this. When a file is moved into, out of, or within a shared folder, all collaborators of that folder can see this change. What if you’d like to access the...
Split text to columns in Google Sheets
Google has introduced a new update to Google Sheets - converting text into columns. You will no longer need to type in a formula to split your data. To get started, you can select the columns you want to split, and click Data > Split text to columns. A menu will...
Chrome OS – Managing Multiple Profiles
Just like the Chrome browser, the Chromebook gives you the ability to add multiple profiles and be able to sign into the various users without having to sign out of one and sign into another. Before you can sign in another person, be sure you've added the second...
Remove unwanted stock iOS apps
Every iPhone comes with 30 apps out of the box such as the Safari browser, iBooks, FaceTime, iTunes Store and Podcasts to name a few. That is great unless you do not use them! These apps take up internal storage, clutter the home screen and unless you know this trick,...