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Google i la_2012
This document provides an introduction to Google services including Google accounts, Gmail, Google Chat, Google Maps, Google Chrome browser, Picasa, Google Docs, and Google Sites. It highlights that Google offers many free tools that are easily shared, interconnected, and accessible on the web. It provides overviews and basic instructions for setting up and using key features of these Google products.
Google i la_2012
- 1. Getting Started withGoogle Geek Girl Conference Hyannis 2012
- 2. Why Google? • Bestin class • Free • Updates and upgrades are implemented automatically • Tons of tools • Makes sharing easy • Interconnects your files • Web accessible
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- 7. Google homepage –personal stuff
- 8. Google homepage –under the hood
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- 10. Gmail – Starredemail
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- 15. Google Maps • Find simplest route • Find shortcuts • Go from A to B to C • Avoid traffic
- 16. Google Maps Click here for Maps view http://maps.google.com/
- 17. Google Maps: Directions You can use your mouse to click on any route point and drag it to an alternate route
- 18. Chrome for browsing •Free • Fast (lightweight) • Ties in to your other Google activities
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- 20. Picasa! Why touse • Photo album management • Easy sharing and privacy controls
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- 23. Google Docs • Free • Constantly updated • Shareable/Collaborative • Downloadable • Web access
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- 26. Google Sites –get started
- 27. Google Sites -Templates
- 28. Google Sites -Templates
- 29. Google Sites –Cont.
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Editor's Notes
- #5 This does not mean that Google doesn’t get this information. Another topic.
- #10 Organize your email into folders
- #11 Easily flag emails to find later
- #12 Easily flag emails to find later
- #13 Easily flag emails to find later
- #17 Find directions to/from a location. Locate businesses near an address. View roads, satellite, or a hybrid. Use scroll wheel to zoom in/out. Drag route (purple line) to change the route or add stops. More: http:// maps.google.com /support/?hl=en
- #18 Find directions to/from a location. Locate businesses near an address. View roads, satellite, or a hybrid. Use scroll wheel to zoom in/out. Drag route (purple line) to change the route or add stops. More: http:// maps.google.com /support/?hl=en
- #20 When you download Chrome browser or Chrome Frame, or when you use them to contact Google’s servers, Google receives standard log information including your machine’s IP address and one or more cookies. You can configure Google Chrome to not send cookies to Google or other sites. Learn more about configuring cookies and site data in Google Chrome browser.