Archives Tag: Google Gmail
The Gmail “Whoops” Button
Recently added in the Gmail Labs, you can enable the option to “undo” an email you just sent. This is not like the AOL feature that was around 10+ years ago that actually let you retract emails sent to other AOL users, but rather this feature waits 5 seconds before actually sending the e-mail. So [...]
Full StoryCan We Continue to Trust Google?
Google offers a wide variety of services. Gmail, Search, online office collaboration, and a number of other services that are commonly used by millions of people around the world. Is it becoming to much for Google to handle? Despite having 20,000+ employees still, even after the “let goes” of 10,000 temporary employees, Google is still [...]
Full StoryGmail: Upload Multiple Files at Once
Here’s a new trick that Adam Ostrow of Mashable noticed. You can select multiple files instead of having to select file by file. To do this, just click the “Attach a file” and you will see this popup window to browse your files. NOTE: To make sure you have the new feature, log out and [...]
Full StoryIs Google Up? Down? Check the Status
Google has launched a status page that will let you see the status of various services they offer. If you click on the image, you will see a larger version of the status report. Then, where you see the little blue “i” you can click and get a more detailed report. This is a great [...]
Full StoryGmail Fix: Web Login Required (Failure)
E-mail Client: Thunderbird 2.x Method of Access to Gmail: IMAP SSL Enabled? Yes Problem: If you’ve ever been using Gmail and accessing it via IMAP and run into the error “Web login required (failure),” you know that you’re not a happy Gmail user. What’s the solution? Gmail » Settings » Browser Connection > Always use [...]
Full StoryGmail: Create Your Own Theme
Not happy with the existing Gmail themes? Create your own theme! Gmail recently launched the functionality to create your own theme. It’s pretty basic, but in the large scheme of things, it’s a pretty cool feature if you really want to create your own theme. To get this page, simply go to Gmail » Settings [...]
Full StoryThe Father of Gmail
Andrew Warner, a friend of mine, was able to get a few minutes with Paul Buchheit, the father [and founder] of Gmail. Buchheit talks about innovation and where you can really gain leverage on a new industry or an already-existing industry. Andrew has a ton more of these great interviews over at Mixergy.com, so check [...]
Full StorySharing Your Location using Your Signature
The Gmail blog recently announced there is a blend of technology available that will let you share your current location in your signature while sending out email. Here is how you can enable it. Gmail -> Settings -> Labs -> <scroll to Location in Signature" This is a great feature if you travel a lot [...]
Full StoryGmail Mobile Task List
Recently, the Gmail team added mobile enhancements to the TODO, or task, list. Right now, the mobile version at gmail.com/tasks is optimized for both Android and iPhone platforms. There is also a Google Module version of the task list in case you want to see it on your iGoogle. The tasks feature also works on [...]
Full StoryGmail Offline
The latest from Gmail Labs is being able to access Gmail while you’re offline. This has been a huge concern for me for quite some time, which is why I’ve used an e-mail client as both a back-up and a method to access my Gmail while it was unavailable. Gmail Labs has come out with [...]
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